Teesha Sharma
Blue Door Youth Services were the inspiration of Teesha Sharma to provide youth with a tangible link to their community. Teesha passed away at the age of 27 in February 2019 in the course of providing aid to local homeless youth subject to human trafficking. She dedicated her life to helping youth, like her, who experience trauma in its various forms, which often manifests in anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.  

Blue Door Youth Services
With the loss of Teesha, regretfully we are presently not accepting new program participants. This page remains on our website in hopes that it will inspire others with lived/living experience to take up Teesha's aspirations to be the social worker and community supporter for whom she always longed. 

Program Overview
Blue Door seeks to connect youth with the support they need to reach their potential. Our barrier-free programs (no referrals, no time limits, no costs, etc), are aimed at youth aged 13-24 that are homeless, at-risk of homelessness or experiencing mental health issues. 

These programs and services have been designed to promote relationship-building, community integration and a community-based approach to youth mental health. Our programs are hosted at the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House. 

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Go Figure

(intake currently closed)
​If you are a youth (13-18) or emerging adult (19-24), you can join your peers at 7 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House. We talk about anxiety and depression in our day-to-day lives, learn new ways to cope, and participate in group activities off-site and at the Neighbourhood House. Go Figure is a youth-led support group offering a safe environment to learn and practice practical approaches to mental health. You will find meaningful ways to counsel each other, share insights and create community. The group highlights pathways to a balanced lifestyle, offering a built-in support system to empower youth. 

Community Education

(not currently offered)
We offer community education sessions to raise awareness and help adults identify and support youth experiencing mental health issues. The talks focus on practical trauma-informed approaches and can be adapted to diverse audiences. Topics include: Identifying and Supporting Youth Mental Health, Mental Health Mentoring, Youth-friendly Approaches to Service Delivery, Youth Exploitation, Understanding Self-harm, Suicide Ideation and more. Past sessions have been delivered to audiences at the local, provincial, regional and national levels. 

To obtain more information or book a session, please call 604-463-2229. 

Get Curious Parent Support Group
(currently not offered)
The Get Curious group offers parents and other youth supporters a chance to meet monthly and discuss how to support youth experiencing mental health issues. Each session features a round-table check-in and focuses on a specific aspect of mental health support. Meetings are held from 7-9 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the CEED Centre Neighbourhood House.​

Mentor Matching 

(intake currently closed)
Mentorship is a two-way street. It can facilitate strong relationships that enhance the lives of both the mentor and the mentee. Youth in need of support and guidance can utilize the Blue Door Mentor Matching program by applying to be a mentee. Adults interested in working with youth in their community can enroll in mentorship training and be paired with a local youth at any one of three different levels of commitment.

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