Even though I moved to Canada from England over a decade ago, this will always be "autumn" to me. Some words are just too lovely to give up! It is also my absolute favourite time of the year. The warm ... Read more

Jenny came to our Crisis Program after experiencing parent-teen conflict. Her goal was to return home to be with her family. However, this was not possible until additional supports were put in place.While staying with us, Jenny expressed interest in ... Read more

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.  Overdose is something that touches us every single day ... Read more

The Arcadia Foundation’s vision is a world where children and youth learn and thrive in a safe and healthy environment, and they truly believe in investing in children and youth. As champions of education, human rights, and the arts, the ... Read more

We are excited to share that we received a generous grant of $50,000 from RBC Foundation, which will directly fund mental health support for all youth who access services at Covenant House Vancouver. RBC Foundation has partnered with Covenant House ... Read more

The young people that come to Covenant House Vancouver, come from many different walks of life. From troubled pasts to broken homes, youth come to us for guidance, love, and support. From the moment they arrive to the day that ... Read more

When Ross arrived at the Crisis Program, he struggled almost daily to cope with his overwhelming anxiety and other mental health concerns. He had a very hard time with social interactions, regulating his emotions, and would become overwhelmed quite easily. ... Read more

Vancouver musician Brad Bauman (a.k.a. Mercury Teardrop) released his new single Nemesis on May 1st and will donate three months of royalties to Covenant House Vancouver. Nemesis reflects on the struggles faced by individuals with mental health issues and those ... Read more

This CMHA Mental Health Week, the focus is on how naming, expressing, and dealing with our emotions — the ones we like and the ones we don’t — is important for our mental health.Many youth living on the streets of ... Read more

For a lot of us, the idea of self-care comes naturally. Whether it’s going for a run, knitting, or reading a book, we can easily identify ways we relax and take care of ourselves in order to present our best self ... Read more