Reconnect


The Reconnect Program is a service that assists street involved youth and youth who are at risk of being on the streets.  The program offers information, provides referrals to longer term resources, and supports youth in making positive and healthy choices.

 

Program Features

Reconnect Workers can ALWAYS:

  • Listen to your story.  Whatever it is, we will listen to you and help you figure out what your options are;
  • Get you help for alcohol or drug use;
  • Access information for you on services available in the community;
  • Get you access to free condoms and information on sexuality and safe sex;
  • Help you communicate better with social service professionals;
  • Help you figure out what housing options are available to you.

The Reconnect Program provides:

  • Surrey based street outreach
  • Flexible hours of operation
  • Meaningful "One to One" support
  • Referral to other community agencies when appropriate including: alcohol and drug programs, crisis counselling, independence or life skills training

 

Length of Service:

The length of service is based on participant needs. 

Hours:

Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the youth.

Who is Eligible?

  • Participants are referred to the program by helping service professionals, or can self-refer;
  • Female and Male youth ages 13 to 19;
  • Youth who are disconnected from mainstream services and/or their families;
  • This program serves the City of Surrey (48th Avenue North to the Fraser River).  For similar services South of 48th Avenue, please consult Crescent Beach Community Services at (604) 538-5060.

Fees For Service

There are no fees for this program

Access

A helping service professional or the client will make the referral to Pacific Community Resources' Reconnect Program.

Referral Forms and Program Brochures are available by:

  • Contacting the Reconnect Program Supervisor at (604) 587-8100  

Or you can download the forms directly:

 

Location

The Reconnect Program c/o

Surrey Youth Resource Centre (Guildford)
#205 - 14727 108th Ave
Surrey, BC V3R 1V9 (enter from side parking lot)

 

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Contact Information for the Reconnect Program

Sarah Bishop
Phone: 604-587-8103

Program Funding

Ministry of Children and Family Development

 
 
Education, Housing, Employment, Counselling and Addictions Services for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
 

 

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