ODYSSEY I & II / NEXUS

BGC’s Substance Use Services provides support to youth and their families with substance use concerns. Our program staff have a special focus on substance use. Each participant is paired with a staff, who assesses their needs, meets them in locations most comfortable for them, and helps with access to counselling spaces.

We offer a supportive atmosphere where youth feel comfortable exploring substance use concerns and consider options for obtaining a healthier lifestyle. We also provide referrals services to other programs.

CONTACT

Odyssey I

604-299-6377

afounouni@bgcbc.ca

518 Howard Street, Burnaby

Odyssey II

604-879-8853

eengland@bgcbc.ca

2875 St. George Street, Vancouver

Nexus

604-315-3401

tfindlay@bgcbc.ca

786 Powell Street, Vancouver

 

WHEN ARE WE OPEN?

Odyssey programs are open daily Monday – Friday, including some evenings. Please call for our current schedule.

WHO IS IT FOR?

  • Youth (ages 13-24) who are concerned about their own substance use
  • Youth who are concerned about their friend’s or family’s substance use
  • Family members, or service providers, who are concerned about a youth’s substance use

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Odyssey I & II

  • Individual Counselling
  • Group Counselling
  • Family Counselling
  • Drop-in
  • Peer Counselling
  • Social/Recreational Activities
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Prevention Services
  • Referrals and Assessment
  • Networking with other Community Service Agencies
  • Education on Alcohol and Drugs

Nexus

  • Crisis counselling
  • Individual counselling
  • Travel to youth locations—we recognize the importance of outreach counselling
  • Assistance to youth identifying specific goals and needs
  • Help youth access existing support programs and alcohol and drug services
  • Aftercare service
  • Drop-in counselling services at other street-youth programs

HOW DO YOU ACCESS OUR SERVICES?

  • Youth can self-refer.
  • There are no fees for counselling services.
  • Anyone can make a referral –Parents/Guardians, Family, Friends, Community and/or medical service providers, etc.
  • Contact the office closest to the youth and we will be happy to take your referral.
  • You will be asked to provide a name and contact information.

OUR APPROACH

We believe that dealing with substance use requires a “journey of growth.” This journey is unique for each individual and driven by them.

We believe individuals have the right and capacity to determine how they would like to change, the strength to make these changes, and the right to decide who they would like to involve in their change process.

We believe that substance use is part of a complex interaction between biological, psychological, spiritual, and social factors that are unique to each person.

Our programs operate within a harm reduction model.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Parents Together is a program for parents concerned about their teens’ behaviour including, but not limited to, substance use.

Support groups are in the Lower Mainland.

Contact 604.325.0556 for more information.