Crisis Counselling
Immediate support during a crisis or critical incident.
Non-profit youth mental health
Every young person deserves a way forward.
We support youth escaping gangs, sexual exploitation and criminal exploitation with outreach, counselling, intervention and safe housing — in person and through our remote services.
Thousands
of young people served each year
Who we are
Support that meets young people where they are.
BHS is a non-profit dedicated to the mental health of marginalized and exploited youth. Our culturally diverse team of counsellors, therapists, social workers and volunteers helps young people take control of their mental health and build lasting resilience.
Beyond direct care, we partner with schools, community centres and organizations to deliver workshops on trauma-informed care and cultural competency — and we work hard to remove the barriers that keep young people from getting help.
- Support groups
- Safe houses
- Behaviour intervention
- Peer mentorship
- Family counselling
- Remote services
How we help
Counselling for every moment.
Group Therapy
Sharing experience, strength and hope in a safe, judgment-free group.
Complex Trauma Counselling
Finding and working through the underlying causes of emotional pain.
Addiction Counselling
Working towards a life free from alcohol and drugs.
Our programs
Four programs. One goal: a safer, steadier future.
Our people
Experienced, diverse and deeply committed.
Our leadership brings decades of experience in social work, psychology, addiction and outreach — supported by an ever-evolving team of counsellors, therapists, complex care aides and volunteers.
Where we workLondonManchesterMerseysideYorkshireMiddlesbrough+ remote, worldwide
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Talks worth your time.
The Teenage Brain and Addiction
Dr. Frances Jensen
Neurologist Dr. Frances Jensen explains why the still-developing teenage brain absorbs new information quickly, takes more risks, and is more vulnerable to addiction than an adult brain. A useful watch for any parent worried about drugs or alcohol.
Problems Facing LGBTQ Youth Today
Shelby Ferrier, TEDxYouth@SeaburyHall
Then fifteen-year-old student Shelby Ferrier speaks about understanding LGBTQ people across the spectrums of sexuality and gender.
The Secret to Unlocking a Child's Potential
Samantha Ettus
Parenting and work/life expert Samantha Ettus argues that removing gender bias at home, at school and in the media helps every child reach their full potential.
What Adolescents Need to Thrive
Dr. Charisse Nixon
Developmental psychologist Dr. Charisse Nixon shows that meaningful connections are one of the strongest protective factors for young people, and how we can help build them.
Reach out
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Whether you're a young person, a parent or a partner organization, we're here to listen.