NYSA provides many programs including two paid employment training programs (Diverse Futures and BladeRuners), two housing units: Youth Housing and Rowe Housing, a Supportive Living Program for permanent wards of the MCFD. There is also a Kids4Kids After School Program for Georgia Avenue Elementary School children and a summer camp called Jump-In Summer Program for youth with diverse abilities. (Unfortunately, Kids4Kids and Jump-In have been postponed until further notice due to COVID.) NYSA also offers fee for service trainings such as RentSmart and Cognitive Behavioral Training to the broader community.
290 Bastion Street, Nanaimo V9R 3A4
Telephone: (250) 754-1989 or 1-855-922-0220
Email: nysa@nysa.bc.ca
Website: nysa.bc.ca
NYSA is open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Youth can call, contact via email or drop in for more information.