New Westminster - Tri-Cities

Services for Youth & Their Families
Perspectives Youth Counsellors act as a liaison with community agencies to find appropriate community resources for youth and families dealing with substance use issues. Counsellors are able to help:
- Provide counselling and support services to young people and families who live in New Westminster
- Figure out what is going on through assessment and consultation
- Educate youth and their family and/or the community about substance use issues
- Set goals

The Perspectives program is geared towards people 12 through 18 years or for children under 12 years with a parent or guardian as the primary client. The program works primarily with youth living in New Westminster and their parents, guardians, partners, families, and schools.

Referral: Any youth aged 12 to 18 years of age or children under 12 years of age accompanied by a parent or guardian, living in New Westminster can self-refer by making an intake appointment via phone or visiting our office. Intake appointment times are arranged by the counsellors. There is no fee for intake appointments.


Services for Adults
Professionally trained counsellors help individuals explore how their substance use impacts the various areas of their life. Counsellors help them consider options to deal with their concerns about substance use and encourage and support them as you learn and create the lifestyle of their choice.

The program also offers support to individuals concerned about the substance use of a family member or friend.
Perspectives counsellors provide:
- assessment
- individualized treatment plans
- individual, group and family counselling
- education
- community seminars
- referrals to other programs and services such as residential programs, community self‑help groups, detoxification centres, and other professional resources.

Counselling services are offered on a weekly and bi-weekly basis. There is no fee for counselling services.

Referral: Any adult aged 19 years of age or older and living in New Westminster can self-refer by making an intake appointment via phone or visiting our office. Intake appointments are held every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. There is no fee for intake appointments. The first counselling service will take place 3-4 weeks after intake.