Individual Youth Referrals

Connect a Youth to a Program at The Landing

The Landing Youth Centre works with youth-serving professionals and community organizations to connect individual young people with additional mentorship and programming. 

This referral stream is for professionals who work directly with youth, including school staff, counsellors, social workers, and other youth-serving professionals, who are looking to connect an individual youth with a program at The Landing.

Who can be referred?

We currently accept individual youth referrals for young people who:

  • Live in or are connected to the Downtown Eastside, Grandview-Woodlands, or Strathcona communities;

  • Would benefit from additional social, emotional, relational, or community-based support; and

  • Are a good fit for one of the programs currently accepting individual referrals.

Programs accepting individual referrals:

BOYS+ WHO RISE

A year-round leadership and mentorship program for male-identifying and non-binary youth in the East Vancouver community. Through weekly team-building activities, group mentorship, and community service initiatives, the program creates a safe and inclusive space where youth can build confidence, develop life skills, strengthen connections, and access support without stigma.

CREATIVE STUDIO

A creative and mentorship program where youth explore music, media, and self-expression in a professional recording studio. Youth work in a supportive 1:2 setting with a studio engineer and mentor, building creative and technical skills while developing confidence, relationships, and a sense of belonging.

Please note: Individual youth referrals are currently only being accepted for Boys+ Who RISE and Creative Studio. We are not accepting individual referrals for other programs at this time.

How to refer

If you are a professional working with a young person who may benefit from one of these programs, please complete the Individual Youth Referral Questionnaire linked below. Our team will review the submission and follow up regarding program fit, availability, and next steps.