Child & Youth Wellness Action Group
Our Vision
A healthy informed and resilient Oceanside community
Our Mission
To collaboratively promote well-being by cultivating learning about healthy child and youth development and by fostering compassionate responses to all those impacted by poverty, mental health conditions, trauma, and substance use.
Core Values
Compassion and Empathy
Functions:
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To promote and nurture healthy development that ensures health, nutrition, responsive caregiving, safety, security and early and ongoing learning
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To facilitate community conversations about healthy development and the impact of early trauma across all sectors, using common language, promoting curiosity rather than judgement and seeking a diverse intergenerational perspective.
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To share knowledge and raise awareness of new scientific evidence on child and youth brain development and impacts of early trauma (Lancet, First 2000 Days and Beyond, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Harvard Center on the Developing Child, Brain Story, etc.)
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Every Door is the Right Door is a list of Oceanside Support Services focused on child and youth mental wellness. Cards are available to service providers by contacting the Network Coordinator.
Oceanside State of Children and Youth Report 2025​
The 2025 Oceanside State of Children and Youth Report has been officially released, offering a comprehensive and deeply human look into the lives of children, youth, and families across the region. This report is the result of a collaborative effort led by the Oceanside Child and Youth Wellness Action Table, a working group of the Naut’sa mawt Oceanside Wellness Network, with support from local organizations and community members.
Titled “Stories Beyond Statistics: Understanding Children and Youth in Oceanside,” the report goes beyond numbers to highlight the lived experiences, challenges, and strengths of young people in the community. It aims to inform policy, guide program development, and inspire collective action toward healthier, more resilient futures.
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Our Partners
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Population & Public Health, Healthy Communities - Island Health
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RCMP
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Ministry for Children & Families (MCFD) - Child & Youth Mental Health
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Qualicum School District
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Qualicum First Nations Family Programs​
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Society of Organized Services
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Oceanside Building & Learning Together (OBLT)
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Parent Support Services of BC
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BGCCVI
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Metis Nation British Columbia
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SOURCES
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Community at Large Members
To join or learn more about the Child Youth Wellness Action Group, contact Emily Dunbar