Peak House is a voluntary, ten-week, live-in, treatment program for youth, ages 13-18 years old, seeking freedom from problematic substance use. Our program is located in Vancouver, operated by Pacific Youth and Family Services Society, and funded by Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. We are licensed, accredited, and have been in operation for over 30 years.
Family
We think of our work within the context of collaboration
Counsellors
Peak House accepts referrals from counsellors in the community
Youth
A few things you can do to help prepare yourself to attend
Supporting BC youth and families to find freedom from problematic substance use
YOUTH SUPPORTED LAST YEAR
83
YOUTH REINTEGRATED WITH SUPPORTS
93%
1:1 CLINICAL COUNSELLING SESSIONS
490
Peak House is a provincial resource serving youth and their families across the province of British Columbia
Provide a greater continuity of support, stability, and care for young people in our province
We have a current fundraising campaign underway to raise funds towards a second step Peak House, and enhance current programing opportunities. In the midst of this overdose crisis, please help us to support BC youth in getting their lives back.
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.
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.
Outlook TV | Vancouver’s Only GLBT Community Show
OutLookTV is a Magazine Show for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Two Spirit, Queer, Questioning, Intersex community on Shaw TV Channel 4 and OUTtv. This episode features an interview with James Kelly, Executive Director, and Stefanie Krasnow, Clinical Counsellor at Peak House.
This is Vancolour Podcast – Episode #25
This is Vancolour Podcast with Mo Amir Episode #25 with James Kelly (Peak House) James Kelly is the Executive Director of Peak House, a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility, informed by social justice approaches towards therapy and counselling, for British Columbian youth, the first of its kind in Western Canada. Peak House is operated …
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
Vancouver recovery home celebrates 30 years of helping youth overcome substance abuse CBC Listen | The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn Nov 26, 2018 From the outside, Peak House looks like most other single detached homes in Vancouver – spacious and with a backyard.