Peninsula Youth Clinic
2A-2379 Bevan Avenue V8L 4M9 Sidney, BC, Canada

Please join us in tuning in to the CONNECTION PROJECT, being live-streamed on YouTube at 7pm THIS Thursday!!! The Connection Project is a mental health story telling... event that began in 2018 with a focus on well-being and destigmatizing mental health challenges This year, our very own Ella Hale is joining the stream as a presenter to share her own experiences as a young person navigating mental health wellness We hope that you will join us in supporting Ella and the other speakers in this amazing event! There will be opportunities to donate to our clinic as well The link to the event is here: https://theconnectionproject.ca/2020-event/ Let us know if you have any questions!!!

Hi! We are still open via Telehealth! Here is some info about how to get an appointment

We're so excited to share our newest project with you! "It's Good To Be Curious" is a weekly deep-dive into all sorts of topics relating to health and wellness. We'll be collecting YOUR questions and chatting with local experts to get to the bottom of things. We're super excited to share our learnings with you This week, we're stoked to chat with Jen and Nick from Island Sexual Health all about consent! What is consent? Who can give it? Can it be taken back?... If you've ever had a question about consent, follow the link to our instagram and send us a message! Our DMs are open we also have an anonymous link in our bio if you have something private to ask! We'll be accepting questions until 3pm on Thursday, April 16th so make sure to get them in! And don't forget - It's Good To Be Curious! https://www.instagram.com/p/B--vDOXhn7H/

Heads up - While we are still open during spring break, we are shifting slightly. Starting immediately, appointments to see a doctor or counsellor will be available via Telehealth ONLY. Please do not come to the clinic location, as the doors will be locked.... If you need to book an appointment during youth clinic hours, call Shoreline Medical at 250 656 4143. The office is currently receiving close to 3000 calls a day, so we appreciate your patience =) Please note that we are sadly not able to book appointments via social media. If you have general questions about the clinic, we are monitoring our inbox and can help to provide you with information! On a happier note, the Youth Action Team will continue to meet during this time using social distancing-friendly software =) If you are a young person between the ages of 12-24 who lives on the Saanich Peninsula and you're curious about volunteering, please send us a message or email [email protected] =) Thank you for your understanding and your help in keeping our community supported and safe =) <3 =) See you soon!

Hi all! Just reminding everyone that we are still open for doctors and counselling appointments this spring break! Make sure to keep yourself happy and healthy =) Stay tuned for updates about our Youth Action Team meetings <3

Looking forward to seeing everyone today!

Please join us at our All-Ages Family Event: Home Alone Moving Screening! THIS Saturday from 12-4pm at the SHOAL Center in Sidney We'll be making winter crafts, decorating cookies and screening Home Alone - and collecting donations of cash, warm socks and gift cards for the youth at Out of the Rain Youth Shelter! We welcome people of all ages to attend! Please come join us for a fun-filled afternoon! ... https://www.facebook.com/events/2616660505229008/

For WSÁNE Youth - harm reduction and naloxone training at Tsawout - happening Wednesday, on Sept 18 and dinner provided too - please pass it on!

It's youth clinic night tomorrow in Sidney. Open from 530-730 for youth 12-24. We tend to be a bit slower in the summer so it's a great time to come by and see a doc or a counsellor!

Happening at Foundry July 3 for parents and caregivers - these book up quickly so please sign up soon if you are interested.

It's youth clinic night tonight in Sidney (530-730) and we'll also be at the market. Come and find us and win a succulent!

This could make things easier to get to the clinic - which is happening tonight by the way! Spread the word! https://www.timescolonist.com//free-transit-ok-d-for-youth

In case you're wondering, YES, the Peninsula Youth Clinic is open every Thursday night in Sidney from 530-730 for youth 12-24 to address any health concern whatsoever - mental, physical and sexual health. We are a drop in clinic so just come and see us. Just a few amazing services we offer: various types of birth control, mental health worker from Child and Youth Mental Health, and Lux Foundry from Transcare is with us the first and third Thurs's of the month. We also have a ...youth advisory committee if you would like to be a part of the team at the clinic (this is the brilliant crew that brought you The Help Card: www.thehelpcard.ca). Look for our booth at the Sidney Market! Please spread the word! AND of course thanks to all of you who keep making it possible for us to keep our doors open. We appreciate the love and support and hope to keep keeping the doors open for years to come! To thank just a few beautiful supporters: THANK YOU Tim Chad and the Municipality of Sidney, Ryan Painter, Emily Olsen and Adam Olsen, Norgaard Foundation, Roger Young (star counsellor at Parkland) and Sidfest, and to the Peninsula News Review for continued coverage of what we're up to (come by and see us sometime for an update please!).

The Spring Fair is only a week away!!! We are in need of donations for the prize table at the spring fair (stuffies, small toys, books that people want to get rid of or donate?) There is a bin in the lobby to drop any donations off - spread the word! THANK YOU!

We are seeking youth artwork at Foundry for our first art show! Pass it on to those youth artists in your life please!

Parents and caregivers - care to join us? Please RSVP by or by email: [email protected] - seats are limited to 20. If your family has utilized services at Foundry Victoria, be sure to mention that when you RSVP!

Are you between 12 and 24? Do you use mental health apps and want to offer your feedback about them? Happening at Foundry tonight!

Volunteers at the clinic talked about this tonight and we discussed how much is being donated so quickly to restore Notre Dame - Greta is a 16-year old champion asking for us to step up for the environment in the same way that those have stepped up to save this historic monument.

Project Respect is offering a two night sleepover camp at the end of April. Its truly an awesome opportunity for youth who are interested in social justice to meet new people and have lots of fun together. Camp activities: art, outdoor adventures, social action project planning, campfires, learning about youth participatory action research, workshops. The basics: Camp will run from after school on Friday, April 26 until the afternoon of Sunday, April 28... A bus will pick campers up and drop them off at Pearkes arena Camp is 100% free (we can provide campers with sleeping bags if they do not have them) Open to youth between the ages of 14 and 18 No previous experience or skills are necessary The best place for youth to get more information and to register for camp is www.yesmeansyes.com/springcamp.

Fantastic and much needed news!! Every student deserves equal access to bleed management products.

Some pretty exciting times for Youth and Youth Projects/programs here in Victoria! This year the City of Victoria - Local Government is giving Participatory Bud...geting $52,000 to projects and programs that benefit youth in Victoria. If you are interested in learning more about how to submit a proposal visit https://cvyc.ca/pb/ This is a three step process: 1) submit a proposal 2) citizens vote on which project/ program they like best 3) winners announced Plus if you arent sure how to write a proposal come to one of our learning events on April 10th (5-9pm) or April 13th (11-3pm) Who can submit a proposal? 1) An individual living in the CRD 2) An informal group living in the CRD 3) Non-profit Organizations within the CRD Yes the project or program MUST take place in the City of Victoria Any questions? Email [email protected]

Looking for tsawout members interested in the UBC and Vancouver aquarium on Thursday March 28. Age group is 15-30 to contact me as spots are limited and will fill fast.

Program teaches youth to become financially independent architects of their own future.

photo booth at SPYHC

Calling all parents and caregivers...

Online Booking for our Quadra St clinic is available to better serve our amazing clients: https://portail.cmq.io/#661. Please note there are some limitations to... appointment times and types (STI screening, Birth Control Prescription Renewal and pap screening services are available to book - services beyond these still require a phone booking 250-592-3479). See more

We are proud to share that the Child family (CISV Victoria members) demonstrated Hassay (connection to the breath of their ancestors) in their Kwakwala languag...e at the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, as part of the 2019 Year of Indigenous Languages. https://www.saanichnews.com//vancouver-island-first-natio/

A reminder that the Peninsula Youth Clinic is closed tonight due to sketchy weather! Check out www.thehelpcard.ca for many health resources that are available to you including crisis line numbers and text options for mental health support. Please share this widely to make sure the word gets out!

Snowy conditions continue so we are closed tonight! Check out www.thehelpcard.ca for resources available to you.

Happening at Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) for youth this month. Please share!

TONIGHT Clinic is OPEN - please pass it on! 530-730

A piece of this cake CAN BE YOURS if you come by Peninsula Youth Clinic so we can acknowledge your for your support of our wee clinic!! Stop in, fill up on Help Cards, pizza and share in the joy with our youth champion volunteers! AND did you know we are open Jan 3rd for business? We are only closed next Thursday the 27th. Please spread the word! Thanks to you for all you do to support this clinic - it is truly a community effort. We are busy and always doing our best to make these services better for youth on the Peninsula! #youthchampions #saanichpeninsulayouthhealthclinic #saanich #sidneybc #sidneymarket #sidneybythesea #rotary #adamolsenteam #thriftyfoods #saanichpeninsulahospitalfoundation #coastcapital

Sweet opportunity for Indigenous film makers from STORYHIVE!