Foundations
Foundations
This seven-bed, support and recovery housing program is for youth (age 16–24) who have identified that they want to work on their substance use as the primary goal.
We provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where youth can identify and meet individual goals, in relation to safer substance use.
We support youth to address every aspect of their well-being. This support decreases the risk of overdose by increasing a youth’s knowledge and awareness of harm reduction practices.
The core principle of Foundations is that youth have the autonomy to define their goals. Youth do not need to commit to refraining from use while in the program.
This program is supported through an active partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, where the management of intakes, screening, discharges, and case reviews is a shared responsibility.
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
- Foundations supports youth through attachment-based, trauma-informed, and harm reduction models of care.
- Support is provided by CHV staff that includes youth workers, team leaders, and a social worker, along with our healthcare partners, in a non-judgmental environment.
- Information on safe use, harm reduction supplies, and mental health resources.
- Structured support that runs five days per week, Monday–Friday, with weekend recreation and self-care activities. Attachment-based, wraparound support is provided 24/7.
- Group workshops include harm reduction workshops, life skills workshops (budgeting, nutrition), spiritual care, physical wellness, psychoeducation (the impact of trauma and healthy relationships), art therapy, grief therapy, and nature therapy.
RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT
- Personal bedroom with ensuite.
- A common space with a television, couches, computers, and a small kitchenette.
- Wi-Fi is available for youth, throughout the building.
- Recreational spaces: a multipurpose gym, fitness centre, an education room, dining room and patio, a wellness room, and an art room.
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with food available at all times of the day.
- Hygiene and harm reduction supplies.