Three programs, one purpose: youth empowerment

  • One-to-one program

    Individualized Care for Complex Needs

    Our 1:1 program is a single-bed residential service providing 24/7 intensive support for youth experiencing significant mental health and behavioural challenges. With one staff member dedicated to one young person at all times, this program offers a highly individualized, stable, and responsive care environment. The single-bed setting ensures maximum consistency and emotional safety, allowing youth the space to stabilize, build trusting relationships, and begin their healing journey with the full support of a trauma-informed team.

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  • Semi-independent Program

    Building Skills for Independent Adulthood

    This program supports youth who are transitioning from care into adulthood. In a supportive, semi-independent living environment, young people receive guidance and mentorship while learning essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, time management, and navigating adult systems. Our goal is to empower each youth with the tools, confidence, and support network they need to thrive as independent, capable young adults.

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  • Five-bed group home

    Meeting Youth Where They’re At – Supporting Growth and Future Goals

    Our five-bed group home offers a supportive and structured environment where youth are met with compassion, respect, and a deep commitment to understanding their individual needs and circumstances. We work alongside each young person to support them in identifying their own goals and building a pathway toward their vision for the future—whether that includes re-engaging with education, developing life skills, strengthening relationships, or pursuing personal growth.

    With a foundation in trauma-informed and culturally safe care, this program emphasizes emotional regulation, safety, and skill-building within a community living setting. Youth are empowered to participate in daily routines, care planning, and decision-making at their own pace, with staff supporting them to take meaningful steps toward independence and well-being.

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Welcome to Coastal Mountain Child and Youth Services Ltd.

Rooted in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, Coastal Mountain Child and Youth Services Ltd. provides trauma-informed, strengths-based residential care for children and youth. Through three unique programs, we support young people on their path to healing, growth, and independence—always with respect, compassion, and a deep commitment to cultural safety.

We believe every young person has the right to feel safe, valued, and empowered. Our team works closely with youth, families, and community partners to build strong, trusting relationships and foster environments where resilience and hope can thrive.

Our Residential Programs

1:1 Intensive Support Program

Our one-to-one program offers comprehensive, individualized care for youth experiencing complex mental health challenges or behavioral needs. Youth in this program receive dedicated 24/7 support from a trained child and youth care professional, allowing for meaningful relationship-building and therapeutic engagement.

Program Highlights:

  • 24/7 individual staffing and support

  • Trauma-informed, relationship-centered approach

  • Personalized care plans with clinical collaboration

  • A calm, structured home environment for emotional regulation and healing

  • Culturally safe practices, including access to traditional teachings and supports

This program is ideal for youth who require intensive, individualized care in a stable and nurturing setting.

Semi-Independent Living Program

Our semi-independent program helps youth take the next step toward adulthood. Designed for young people who are ready to develop life skills and transition into greater independence, this program balances freedom with guidance and structure.

Program Highlights:

  • Skill-building in areas like cooking, budgeting, and employment readiness

  • Individualized transition planning and case management

  • Ongoing mentorship and goal setting

  • Strong connections to local education, employment, and community supports

  • Space for identity development, including cultural connection and spiritual exploration

Youth in this program are supported as they build the confidence and capacity to live independently with success.

Five-Bed Group Home

Our five-bed group home offers a safe, supportive, and structured environment for youth to live, learn, and grow alongside peers. This program is designed for youth who benefit from routine, social connection, and therapeutic care in a community-based setting.

Program Highlights:

  • 24/7 staffing with trained child and youth care professionals

  • A nurturing, home-like atmosphere that fosters belonging and emotional growth

  • Individualized care plans tailored to each youth’s goals and strengths

  • Emphasis on positive peer relationships and social skill development

  • Cultural safety practices integrated into daily routines

Located in the Cowichan Valley, the home offers access to nature, local schools, and community programming.

Our Commitment to Cultural Safety

Coastal Mountain Child and Youth Services Ltd. is deeply committed to creating culturally safe spaces for Indigenous children and youth. We honor the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) people, whose lands we are privileged to live and work on.

We collaborate with Indigenous communities, Elders, and cultural leaders to ensure youth can connect—or reconnect—with their identities, families, and traditional ways of knowing. Cultural programming, land-based activities, and access to spiritual support are embedded across all of our services.

Our Approach: Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based

Everything we do is rooted in a trauma-informed and strengths-based philosophy. We understand that trauma can impact behavior, relationships, and development—and we respond with empathy, structure, and unconditional positive regard.

At Coastal Mountain Child and Youth Services Ltd., we:

  • Focus on safety, choice, and empowerment

  • Build consistent, trusting relationships

  • Recognize and build on each youth’s strengths and capacities

  • Create healing environments that foster resilience and hope

Proudly Serving the Cowichan Valley

We are honored to serve youth and families in the Cowichan Valley, working in close partnership with local service providers, health care professionals, schools, and Indigenous organizations. Whether we’re supporting a youth in crisis or helping them take their next steps into independence, our goal is always the same: to walk alongside them with care, respect, and belief in their potential.