The B.C. Coalition to End Youth Homelessness published its second Special Report on COVID-19 and youth homelessness in July 2020. The report recommends unique, youth-centred ways to increase income levels for youth at risk of homelessness and the development of a BC Youth Housing Action Plan that provides a continuum of housing and access to rental subsidies. The report also recommends increasing youth safety and security online to mitigate risks of exploitation and online bullying.
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Recommendation 22: Support workers need to provide in-person support to make a strong connection with youth. For those who are unable to, they should provide frequent virtual check-ins.-
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Recommendation 23: Provide youth with ongoing training around technology, so they are able to use it safely to maintain social connections and are able to protect themselves from online bullying or trafficking.-
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Recommendation 24: Provide youth with recreation and free youth-led fun activities to promote positive socialization post-pandemic.-
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Recommendation 25: Youth who have faced stigma around physical distancing would like an opportunity to share with the community their experience of COVID-19.-
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Recommendation 26: Family supports should be identified via eco-mapping and there should be planned visits that maintain that connection.-
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Recommendation 27: Youth should be provided access to free family counseling if they want to return home.-
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Recommendation 28: Non-profits must update resources, so youth know what community supports are accessible.-
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Recommendation 29: Free counseling should be provided to all youth and should be available on-line and inperson. Youth recommend providing young people with a choice in their counselor.-
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Recommendation 31: Low-barrier support that provides drop in programming or short, easy life-skills workshops such as budgeting, employment, career training, mental wellness, and social activities. Youth recommend non-clinical activities such as walking with a community support worker.-
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Recommendation 33: Develop a “no wrong door” policy by ensuring all organizations know what resources are available and what youth need supports to ensure no youth falls through the cracks. Mental health organizations should partner with non-profits to provide youth with clinical supports and workshops. There should be one referral document for all services such as the Wrapforce program in Kamloops and the One Door initiative in Kelowna.-
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