The BYH approach brings innovative, professional, culturally relevant perspectives to understanding and addressing the root causes of challenges faced by children, youth and families. Youth, families, schools and other mainstream organizations have a culturally appropriate resource they turn to for related support.

Our professional assessment process ensures that problems are first and foremost understood before they are addressed. Next steps are then driven by assessment outcome and your interest and goals.

Multicultural Youth Helpline & Services

More than a “Helpline” and serving all youth, our “Helpline” serves as the point of contact to our professional services from youth, families, school districts and a variety of youth serving stakeholders. Service in French and other languages available upon request.

Professional, culturally relevant youth and family assessments and intervention

Initial intake followed by professional assessment helps identify root causes of issues and challenges. Development of a support plan follows.

Stay-In-School Initiatives

• Assist in building healthy relationships between schools, families and communities.
• Focus on helping youth remain and succeed in school.
• Help youth and families address concerns in the school system.
• Support schools in addressing the needs of diverse student populations.

Parent & Family Support

Help families better understand and address the challenges confronting their children/youth/family. Supports Include:

• Development counselling
• Coaching
• Parental guidance
• Community School consultations
• Community Development Initiatives

Systems Navigation Assistance

• Helps promote access to appropriate professional mainstream health and related services as indicated with a focus on early, pre-crisis support.
• Help address barriers of access to needed support services.
• Coach, guide and exchange knowledge regarding working effectively with and navigating mainstream systems.