Our Programs
Five integrated programs designed to meet the unique needs of seniors and youth across Metro Vancouver — all grounded in trauma-informed care.
Intergenerational Health & Wellness Hub
A physical and virtual hub where seniors and youth access integrated care, mental health support, and social connection.
What We Offer
- Primary care navigation and health system wayfinding
- Mental health counselling and peer support groups
- Workshops on chronic disease management and nutrition
- Digital literacy classes led by youth for seniors
- Cooking, art, and music sessions with cross-generational mentoring
- Coordination with local health authorities for doctor and nurse practitioner referrals
Supported Independent Living & Housing Navigation
Comprehensive housing support to help individuals find stability, dignity, and a place to call home.
What We Offer
- Assistance applying for BC Housing supportive and community housing programs
- Tenancy skills workshops: budgeting, maintenance, tenant rights
- Help securing rent supplements and liaising with landlords
- Transitional housing supports via Reaching Home (federal homelessness strategy)
- Partnership with Lu'uma Native Housing Society for culturally safe housing
Trauma-Informed Substance-Use Support
Harm reduction and recovery-oriented services that honour lived experience and build pathways to wellness.
What We Offer
- Harm-reduction education and naloxone training
- Peer-led support groups facilitated by people with lived experience
- Culturally safe counselling aligned with Health Canada SUAP priorities
- Aftercare services and relapse prevention planning
- Collaboration with Community Action Initiative peer networks
- Integration with Youth Wellness programs and lived-experience employment pathways
Family & Caregiver Support
Resources and respite for caregivers so they can sustain the vital work of caring for loved ones.
What We Offer
- Respite care options to give caregivers necessary rest
- Caregiver training on dementia care, mobility assistance, and self-care
- Support groups to reduce isolation and burnout
- Referrals to meal programs, home support, and legal aid
- Financial counselling and access to benefits navigation
Community Engagement & Education
Events and campaigns that bring generations together and shift public understanding of mental health and trauma.
What We Offer
- Intergenerational cultural celebrations and festivals
- Story-sharing circles connecting seniors' histories with youth perspectives
- Volunteerism opportunities for all ages and abilities
- Public awareness campaigns on trauma, violence, mental health, and substance use
- School and community presentations to reduce stigma
- Partnerships with Indigenous, newcomer, and cultural organizations
Skills & Learning Workshops
Hands-on learning spaces where knowledge flows both ways — from elders to youth and youth to elders.
What We Offer
- Digital literacy: smartphones, video calls, online safety
- Chronic disease self-management and healthy living
- Creative arts: painting, music, crafts, and storytelling
- Culinary skills and nutrition education
- Financial literacy and independent living skills
Our Service Model
Every program follows the same trauma- and violence-informed framework, adapted to the unique needs of each participant.
Outreach & Intake
We meet people where they are — in community, online, or by referral — with a warm, low-barrier intake process.
Assessment & Planning
Together with each individual, we assess strengths, needs, and goals to co-create a personalized support plan.
Service Delivery
We provide direct services, make warm referrals, and walk alongside participants as they navigate systems.
Follow-up & Growth
Ongoing check-ins, peer support, and capacity-building ensure sustainable progress and lasting change.