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.

Success-In-School Initiatives

• Focus on helping children and youth succeed in school.
• Assist in building healthy relationships between schools, families and communities.
• 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:

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

Mental Health Systems Navigation Assistance

• We educate and guide clients into appropriate, well resourced, mainstream health systems entry points as available to Canadians.
• Lessons learned from direct service delivery reflect barriers of access to appropriate, professional assessment and treatment within mainstream health systems.
• Early assessment by appropriate team of health professionals is critical for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and improved long term outcomes.
• We promote ensuring access to quality care for all Canadians including those who are poor, rural, underserved and under-represented.
• Our overall goal is that Canadians have seamless access into quality mental health/disorders assessment and treatment and provided by the formal health system.