With the conversation on mental health more prominent today than ever before, we can see that anybody can be affected by mental illness or trauma. Some people, especially youth who are street-entrenched and facing homelessness, are particularly vulnerable, and a large portion of these youth have lived through numerous traumatic events in their lifetime. It’s …
The week leading up to BC Day is officially Pride Week in Vancouver, and for thousands of people within the LGBTQ+ community, it’s a time for celebration. However, instead of participating in the Pride Parade and connecting with support networks, many queer youths will be seeking out basic resources and support services during this time. …
Making music and art may feel positive and life affirming for many people. But for youth who are street-involved or experiencing homelessness, creative expression is often described as vital to survival. Hundreds of Vancouver’s most vulnerable youth have found their haven in the EA Media Room at Directions Youth Services Centre. Lined with musical instruments, …
As a 22 year-old transgendered female with mental challenges and a history of incarceration, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to successfully find income, 3 square meals, and a warm, dry, safe place to stay for the night. These were the objectives and challenges facing me during my recent experience in the …
