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YOUTH PROGRAMS
NOOPA YOUTH DROP-IN
The Youth Drop-In Centre (commonly known in the community as NOOPA), is a place where youth between 13-18 years of age participate in a variety of opportunities led by positive role models.
Location: Main Club (17 South 4th Ave)
Hours: Summer hours: noon to 7:00PM, Monday to Friday
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September to June: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Transportation from school to Club is available during school months.
Daily Details: All youth are welcome to attend the Club and come and go as they like. Youth have access to:
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Activities and outings, computers, games and entertainment
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Participation in special community events such as the BGCWL Annual Street Party and Haunted House
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Laundry and shower facilities
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Programs that help youth develop life skills such as leadership, cooking, and employment/job readiness
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Food and healthy meals
How to Register:
For more information, contact Eric at 250-267-2076 or at outreach@bgcwilliamslake.com
YOUTH OUTREACH
The goal of the Outreach Program is to provide youth with support geared towards their personal long-term development and well-being.
BGCWL Outreach staff assist youth (ages 13-18) through:
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Tackling barriers and addressing individual needs
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Practising life skills
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Providing connections to other community resources and support
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Location: NOOPA (Main Club) and throughout the community
Hours: No set hours. Come in during regular Club hours or contact Eric for more information.
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Please check back for summer locations and times.
For more information, contact Eric at 250-267-2076 or at outreach@bgcwilliamslake.com
HARM REDUCTION
Our Harm Reduction Services aim to lessen the harms associated with substance abuse. We use a range of non-judgemental strategies for individuals and their families in the community. Harm Reduction services vary from helping those with substance use, to sexual education; our Harm Reduction Coordinator provides the tools necessary for safe substance and safe use and awareness. Services are offered within the community.
BGCWL Harm Reduction Program offers:
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Providing safe supplies such as Naloxone kits, safe drug use supplies and safe sex supplies.
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Training for Naloxone kits and safe supply kits.
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Providing supports, supplies, resources and education that can assist in the reduction of sexually transmitted infections.
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Helping reduce drug-related harms including infections and the spread of disease.
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Increasing knowledge and access to safer practices that reduces potential harm.
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For more information, contact Laurel at 250-305-4235 or at prevention@bgcwilliamslake.com
YOUTH NECESSITY NOOK
Our Youth Necessity Nook is a free service for youth ages 11-24. Once per week, youth can receive non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, and household cleaning supplies. Reuseable bags are available.
Location: NOOPA
Hours: No set hours. Come in when NOOPA is open.
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How to Register: No formal registration is required. We just need your name and birthdate. For more information, contact Eric at 250-267-2076 or at outreach@bgcwilliamslake.com
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To make a donation to the Necessity Nook, CLICK HERE
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING
Transition to Independent Living is a program for youth in the community of Williams Lake.
this program works to:
- Reconnect youth with family, school, culture, and community
- Connect youth with suitable referrals to other programs and community services
- Provide Support and referrals for a variety of issues such as: drug and alcohol counselling, community health programs, and employment services
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For more information, contact Derek at 250-305-4231 or at transitions@bgcwilliamslake.com
OUTREACH & ADVOCACY
The goal of the Outreach Program is to provide youth with supports geared toward their personal long-term development and well-being.
BGCWL Outreach staff assist youth (ages 13-18) through:
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Tackling barriers and addressing individual needs
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Practising life skills
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Providing connections to other community resources and support