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Youth Services

Parent Teen Conflict

For families experiencing a high degree of conflict in parent-teen relationships. Families can access a counsellor that offers:

  • consultation and education
  • mediation and support

This service is offered to both parents and teens.

There is a parenting group specifically for parents who have conflict with their teen(s).  Focus is on:

  • communication
  • boundary setting
  • conflict resolution  

Teen group runs at the same time to share similar information and skills.

For more information on this program and/or group, please contact Craeg Pohorelic at (250) 545-3572.

Youth Agreements

Support youth to:

  • live independently
  • complete their education
  • find suitable employment

Youth aged 16 to 19 are referred by Integrated Youth Services. A social worker assesses youth for eligibility of a Youth Agreement.

Independent Living Program

Similar to Youth Agreement, this program is for youth who are permanent wards of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

For information on Youth Agreements, please contact MCFD Intake office at (250) 558-2700.

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North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society
3100 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2L9
ph: (250) 545-3572 fax: (250) 545-1510
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