TRAUMA-INFORMED,
YOUTH ADDICTION TREATMENT
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
TRAUMA-INFORMED YOUTH ADDICTION TREATMENT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Who We Support?
Supporting BC youth and families to find freedom from problematic substance use
Peak House is a voluntary, ten-week, live-in, treatment program for youth seeking freedom from problematic substance use in British Columbia. Our program is located in Vancouver, operated by Pacific Youth and Family Services Society, and funded by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. We are a licensed charity and have been in operation for over 35 years.
Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and community living, supporting youth as whole people rather than problems to be fixed.
YOUTH SUPPORTED LAST YEAR
83
YOUTH REINTEGRATED WITH SUPPORTS
93%
1:1 CLINICAL COUNSELLING SESSIONS
490
Partners of Peak House
Youth Addiction and Mental Health Support in BC
Youth across British Columbia continue to face increasing challenges related to mental health, trauma, substance use, and social instability. Accessing supportive, youth-centred care can be difficult, especially for families navigating complex systems or crisis situations.
Peak House exists to help bridge that gap through compassionate, evidence-informed, trauma-informed care designed specifically for adolescents and young adults.
We are committed to supporting youth with dignity, respect, and individualized care while helping families access meaningful support and long-term pathways toward stability and recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Peak House provides live-in residential treatment and support for youth requiring structured care related to substance use and mental health.
Yes. Many youth accessing Peak House are navigating concurrent mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural challenges alongside substance use.
Yes. Trauma-informed care is central to the Peak House approach. Our team recognizes the impact trauma can have on mental health, behaviour, relationships, and substance use.
Peak House strives to create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for youth of diverse identities and lived experiences.
Yes. Peak House supports youth and families from communities throughout British Columbia.
Peak House is a provincial resource serving youth and their families across the province of British Columbia
Accessing Peak House begins with completion of the referral package. Peak House accepts referrals for youth and young adults requiring support related to substance use, mental health, and behavioural health challenges.
Our intake process is designed to help determine whether Peak House is an appropriate fit based on the individual’s needs, safety considerations, and level of support required.
Providing greater continuity of support, stability, and care for young people in our province
By supporting Peak House, you can ensure that youth in your community are able to get the support they need and deserve. Your gift will help them fight against the devastating effects of addiction, poverty and trauma. We need your help.
Peak House Location
Peak House is located in a residential neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia. We have 7 bedrooms and 8 beds, a full kitchen, livingroom, two group rooms, and a beautiful backyard. Youth have told us that the house feels comfortable, warm, safe and welcoming.
At Peak House, healing happens through relationships, routine, and belonging. Youth live together in a supported home environment where they build life skills, emotional regulation, accountability, and connection without shame.
Latest News & Updates
Below you will find news, press, youth wisdom from Peak House, as well as publications that have helped to inform our work.
The Power of Living Treatment: How Group Living Supports Youth Recovery
Living treatment is a powerful model in youth residential addiction treatment. At Peak House, group living creates real-world skills, connection, and long-term recovery for youth across British Columbia.
On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko
Peak House executive director James Kelly and former client Cherokee speak with Gloria Macarenko about how Peak House helps underage people struggling with addictions and confidence. On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko CBC Listen Aired Jan 4th, 2023
Peak House helps youth deal with substance-use problems l Our Vancouver
James Kelly, the executive director of Peak House, and Cherokee, a former client, explain how the live-in program can change lives in 10 weeks. CBC Vancouver January 9th.