KidStart - Mentoring for Children and Youth
Child Services, Social / Recreational, and Youth Services
Provided by John Howard Society - North Island
A free 1-to-1 mentoring program in Campbell River (and area) and the Comox Valley that is designed for children and youth aged 6-12 who are struggling in school, at home, or in the community.
This program is for children and youth who are struggling (not doing well at school, at home, or in the community and have the potential to become at-risk). Volunteer mentors spend a minimum of 3 hours per week for a year or longer with their mentees doing recreational activities (hiking, baking, crafts, swimming, etc).
The mentor’s role is to develop a supportive relationship, be a consistent positive role model, and encourage participation in recreational activities that let the child or youth experience success and gain self-confidence.
The KidStart coordinators involve parents, guardians, and potential mentees extensively in choosing just the right mentor. Age, interests, location, and personality of both the mentee and mentor are collaboratively considered before making an introduction. Parents, guardians and potential mentees decide if the program is right for them and if they would like to continue.
KidStart accepts referrals from parents, teachers, school counsellors, social workers, probation officers, and other child care professionals.
250-286-0611 (Campbell River) ext. 113
Public email: jesse.herbach@jhsni.bc.ca
Website: http://www.jhsni.bc.ca/index.php...
#201, 140A 10th Avenue, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9W 4E3
250-338-7341 (Courtenay/Comox Valley) ext. 335
Public email: tammie.manson@jhsni.bc.ca
1455 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 2K6
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Social worker referral
- School personnel referral
- Probation officer; and other Child care professional referrals
Referral Forms
Associated Programs/Services
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- Child and Youth Mental Health Outreach - Support for families whose children require intensive intervention strategies - Courtenay
- 180° Youth Detox and Supportive Recovery
Availability
Service area: Campbell River, Courtenay
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Social / Recreational
Youth Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.