Safe Care/Addictions Youth Outreach Program
1455 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2K6
Services
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Offered by The John Howard Society of North Island. Provides an outreach service to youth who may be at risk for misusing substances, vulnerable to sexual exploitation, and need to connect with resources and healthy activities. Offers a safe after-hours contact for youth. Provides information and referrals on alcohol and drug-related issues.
Languages
English
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