Programs & Resources
There are many organizations in Surrey providing programming and services to young people and parents. Programs and resources include those for individuals at risk for gang/criminal involvement, while others cover topics such as substance misuse, mental health, and online safety. This list does not include all services available to you and your child in Surrey. If you can’t find a specific program, please contact the City of Surrey's Community Safety section and we can connect you to the appropriate resources.
Prevention
Prevention programs connect children, youth, and families to services before challenges occur.
Early Intervention Programs
The City of Surrey along with nine other organizations work together to provide the following early intervention gang programming for at-risk young people and their families.
- Caregiver Education / Clinical Counselling
- Female Youth Gang Intervention Program
- High Risk Youth Justice Program
- Intercultural Family Intervention Program
- Peer Leadership Program
- SAFE Community Clinical Counselling
- South Asian Family Strengthening Team
- Youth Hub for Co-operative Enterprise
Intervention Programs
Intervention programs support individuals (and their families) who are associating with or are directly involved in criminal and/or gang-related activity.
- CFSEU-BC's Gang Intervention and Exiting Program
- Surrey School District's WRAParound Program
- Surrey RCMP Youth Intervention Program
- Surrey RCMP Parent Helpline
- PCRS Reconnect
- Alex House Reconnect
Enforcement Programs
Enforcement focuses on the suppression of individuals who are criminally/gang-involved or pose a threat to public safety.
Print Materials
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City of Surrey brochure on services in the community |
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Discussion-based activity book for parents and children (6-8 years) |
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An information guide for parents and educators on youth in gangs |
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| Stop Exploiting Youth | Recognize sexual exploitation and learn to discuss with young people |
General
| bc211 | Connect to programs and services within your community |
| Crime Stoppers | Anonymous crime reporting tool |
| Kids Help Line | Free 24-hour resource for young people |
| PSST |
Safety information and anonymous reporting tool for Surrey School District students |
| Surrey RCMP Victim Services | Provides emotional and practical support to victims |
| Fraser Health Crisis Line (Options Community Services) | Provides 24-hour counselling service by phone |
Mental Health
| DIVERSEcity - Clinical Counselling | Counselling for youth, adult and families in preferred languages |
| Fraser Health - Surrey Mental Health & Substance Use Centre | Multiple services available for 19+ adults experiencing mental illness and substance use issues |
| Foundry | Empowers families to find the right care and support for young people aged 12+ |
| Kelty Mental Health | Helping families navigate mental health system, connect with peer support and access resources |
| SAFE Community Clinical Counselling | Accessible counselling for underserved communities |
| SPEAC (Options Community Services) | Suicide Prevention, Education, and Counselling |
Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation and LGBTQ+
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Knowledge on sex education and sexual identity |
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Gender Identity resources differentiated by age groups |
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Peer support for young people |
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South Asian specific services |
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Multilingual resources for parents and teachers |
Substance Abuse
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Supports young people seeking drugs and alcohol rehabilitation |
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Education on different types of drugs and tips on how to support youth |
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Clinical counselling for drug and alcohol related issues |
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Tips on talking to your children about drugs |
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Assessment, counselling, and referrals to other services for youth affected by substance use |
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Supporting youth experiencing substance use and mental health issues |
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Clinical services for South Asian patients suffering from addiction |
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Age-specific talking tips regarding substance misuse |
Online Safety
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Parent guide on raising digitally responsible youth |
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Educating youth on legal, social and emotional consequences of forwarding non-consensual intimate images |
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Report the sexual exploitation of children |
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Helps youth remove intimate images from social media platforms |
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Education on risks of technology and how to stay informed and educate children |
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| Stop Exploiting Youth (SEY) | Supports youth exit a situation/lifestyle of sexual exploitation |
Culturally Specific
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Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) |
Providing multiple services for Indigenous people across Fraser Salish Region |
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South Asian specific services for LGBTQ+ youth and parents |
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South Asian family specific- assisting families build a stronger connection preventing at-risk youth from gang involvement |
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Integrating English Language Learner (ELL) students and their families into Surrey School System |
The resources noted above have been compiled to assist families with accessing relevant supports. Care has been taken in providing these links as suitable reference resources. However, it is your responsibility to make your own investigations, decisions and inquiries about the information retrieved from other internet sites and the services provided by external agencies. Providing these links does not imply any endorsement by the City of Surrey of any of the services of the external agency. The City of Surrey cannot be held liable for your experiences with external agencies.