Our Programs
Six integrated programs designed to meet the unique needs of seniors and youth across Metro Vancouver — all grounded in trauma-informed care.
Culturally Grounded Mental Health & Wellness
Culturally appropriate mental health services for newcomers, seniors and youth — offered through healing circles, community workshops and culturally informed counselling.
What We Offer
- Healing & wellness circles: intergenerational, newcomer and elder sharing circles rooted in storytelling and cultural tradition
- Mental health workshops: breaking stigma, acculturation stress, youth resilience, and healthy aging & grief
- Culturally informed counselling with language and cultural matching
- Trauma-informed, family-centred and cross-generational support
- Expressive arts, mindfulness and tea gatherings that honour diverse healing practices
- Navigation to local health authorities and partner services for specialized care
Immigrants, Refugees & Newcomers Support
Settlement and integration support that welcomes newcomers of all ages and helps them build a strong, connected life in Metro Vancouver.
What We Offer
- Settlement navigation: healthcare, education, employment, and government services
- Language support and connections to interpretation services
- Intergenerational mentorship pairing newcomer youth with established community members
- Cultural orientation and community connection events
- Trauma-informed support for refugees and those fleeing violence
- Partnerships with Indigenous, newcomer, and cultural organizations
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.