Community Prevention
A diverse and responsive collection of programming for the Richmond community, providing support and education through presentations, workshops, facilitated groups, general public opportunities, and special events.
Supporting Youth
Intervention and support for youth aged 12 – 24 who are struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. Life skills coaching includes topics such as financial literacy, employment and academic support, and recreational opportunities.
School’s Out
An evidence-based, collaborative afterschool program for elementary school children in Richmond. The program aims to build resilience and core competencies through social-emotional learning, community connection, physical and mental well-being, and exposure to novel experiences.
CATS
Constructive Alternative to Teen Suspension, or CATS, is a structured, 3-day commitment education program for youth who have violated the drug and alcohol policy in the Richmond School District. Topics covered include reflecting on usage and developing healthy coping mechanisms, all delivered in a non-judgmental space.
Youth Peer Support
Our youth peer support workers operate out of Foundry Richmond. Their lived experiences allow them to effectively help and connect young people to services within the community. They offer emotional support and systems navigation.
Supporting Families
Supporting Families aims to support families affected by parental mental health and addiction concerns. We offer opportunities for members of a family to access appropriate community supports, learn new information and skills, and most importantly, strengthen social connections in the community.
We at RASS would like to acknowledge that we are honored to work on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Semiahmoo, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Kwantlen, Stz’uminus, and šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam) territories. We are grateful for the opportunity to promote holistic wellness in alignment with the values of Coast Salish peoples and are committed to navigating the world of prevention with an open mind and an open heart.
RASS adheres to the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (FOIPPA). Member in good standing:
