The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society
Transition Suite Support
Record #:
KNA1244
Last Modified:
07 Aug 2019
Last Full Update:
29 Jul 2019
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.763.0456 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1.855.760.0456 |
| Fax | 250.763.4910 |
| info@thebridgeservices.ca | |
| Website | www.thebridgeservices.ca |
| Additional Info | www.thebridgeservices.ca/index.php/services/caregiver-support/transition-suite-support/ |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-bridge-youth-family-services-society/ |
| Primary Executive | Celine Thompson, Executive Director |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBridgeServices LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company-beta/16184272 Twitter: twitter.com/thebridgeserv |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides young people, including pregnant or parenting youth, with self-contained accommodation that offers a realistic living experience - Each suite has a mentor on-site for support and young people are assisted to gain or enhance life management skills with the assistance of the mentor and a Youth Transitions counsellor - Life management skills include financial management, household maintenance, menu planning and food preparation |
| Eligibility | Professional referral |
| How to Apply | The Transition Suites are considered part of the foster home support network under the direct supervision of the Resources Unit of Ministry of Children and Family Development. Transition Suite Mentors maintain a collaborative working relationship with The Bridge Youth & Family Services and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Mentors provide a high standard of service for the youth residing within the Transition Suite, through ongoing training and skill development opportunities, and with continued support from the Youth Transitions counsellors and Transition Suite facilitator. For additional information, please call or email. |
Location
| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Enterprise Way and Hwy 33 |
Other Details
| Languages | English |
| Former Name | Okanagan Families Society |