It's a place where you can talk to people who have gone through the same or similar situations. Our peer leaders were once youth in B.I.L.Y. and can relate to your problems. You'll have positive role models in your life who can help give you a sense of direction and assist you in choosing a better path. With a positive support group behind you, you can accomplish anything!
The Because I Love You Youth Support Group is a safe, confidential place for youth to discuss their issues (minimum age is 13) and feel a sense of belonging. Working in conjunction with the Because I Love You Parent Support Group, our goal is reestablishing lines of communication and bringing the family together.
Read comments by B.I.L.Y. Youth Participants:
"It's a place I can come to knowing that I'm safe, that I can tell anyone just about anything about me."
"I like knowing that when I come here, I can just say what I want. I don't need to be afraid that someone's going to get offended by what I say."
"What is said in the meeting stays in the meeting - the Youth Support Groups are confidential."
We have Youth Support Groups at the Van Nuys, California and Edmonton, Canada Because I Love You Support Groups. If you don't have a Youth Goup at your Because I Love You Support Group, contact us about starting one.