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.
74 search results
for
Children and youth
Mental health
Recommendation 34: Provide youth with in-house mental health and cognitive assessments, so they are able to access CLBC and other supports in a timely manner.-
Category and theme:
Mental health
Recommendation 35: Partner with non-profits to provide health services onsite to youth to reduce their risk of community transmissions by going to a walk-in clinic.-
Category and theme:
Groups affected:
Mental health
Recommendation 36: Utilize First Nations healing knowledge and link this in with support to help youth get connected to the land, nature and community.-
Category and theme:
Audience:
Groups affected:
Mental health
Recommendation 37: Increase peer support opportunities and engage youth voice in paid focus groups or online surveys.-
Category and theme:
Audience:
Groups affected:
Mental health
Recommendation 38: Provide health-care and law enforcement professionals with regulated mental health crisis and de-escalation strategies to better support youth.-
Category and theme:
Mental health
Recommendation 39: Obtain data from Mental Health teams and hospitals to better understand the long-term impacts of COVID-19. Reconsider the 14-day isolation period for youth struggling with mental health and substance use concerns.-
Category and theme:
Audience:
Groups affected:
Substance use
Recommendation 40: Increase harm reduction services for youth, including appropriate supplies, naloxone kits and training to use safely. In particular, youth in Williams Lake requested harm reduction services.-
Category and theme:
Audience:
Groups affected:
Substance use
Recommendation 41: Youth report an increased need for safe using spaces, including mobile vans that deliver. Youth request drug testing stations so youth can test their substances. Organizations need to bring the supports to the youth to avoid risk of community transmissions.-
Category and theme:
Audience:
Groups affected:
Substance use
Recommendation 42: Youth need legal prescriptions that are delivered to their home or to organizations to support safe use.-
Category and theme:
Audience:
Groups affected:
Substance use
Recommendation 43: There should be pro-active prevention work to help youth access detox or treatment before overdosing. Youth need increased support with safety planning and managing triggers such as connecting with negative people due to boredom or isolation.-
Category and theme:
Audience:
Groups affected: