Being the Difference
What Makes Us Different
Indigenous Youth Services: We Don’t Reform—We Redefine
We’re not here to patch up broken care models—we’re here to dismantle them. Indigenous Youth Services tackles the mental health crisis gripping our youth with solutions as vibrant and relentless as our cultures. Our approach is fearless: treatment homes, In-Home Support, agency consulting, and free early childhood resources—infused with cultural strength and cutting-edge virtual services that erase barriers, forge connections, and deliver care everywhere. Tradition didn’t save us; it won’t define us. We’re building a future that does.
Support Homes: Healing That Resonates
Our Support Homes are a bold stand against neglect. Crafted for each youth, they blend expert care with deep cultural roots, igniting life skills, independence, and a powerful sense of belonging.
Virtual services: Break the limits of distance—care flows freely, wherever they are. While foster and group homes decay in greed, our supports rise—alive with Indigenous spirit, designed to heal, not confine.
In-Home Support: Power in Every Home
Our In-Home Personal/Behavioral Support is a lifeline rooted in family. We bring precise, evidence-based care—addressing autism, depression, and beyond—with culturally rich plans that empower youth and strengthen families to thrive together. Virtual sessions extend our reach, adapting to their lives, not tearing them apart. We don’t just ease crises; we fuel resilience that lasts.
Agency Consulting: Rewriting the Rules
Our agency consulting is a call to transform the industry. We partner with organizations, sharing hard-won expertise to reshape how they serve Indigenous youth. Virtual workshops and training carry our knowledge worldwide, replacing outdated, profit-driven systems with care that’s dynamic, fierce, and built for impact. With us, agencies don’t just improve—they evolve.
Early Childhood Resources: Roots That Reach
Our free early childhood resources are a promise to our youngest. Powered by donations, we equip families with storybooks, activities, and cultural kits for kids 0–5—tools to nurture pride from the start. Virtual access ensures every family can tap in, delivering this lifeline at no cost. It’s growth with purpose, sustained by those who believe in our future.
Our Pledge: Bold, Unbreakable, Electric
We reject one-size-fits-all care. Our solutions are fierce, compassionate, and charged with Indigenous soul. Where old systems divide, we unite. They stagnate; we innovate. They profit; we empower. Shoulder-to-shoulder with communities, we deliver flexible, high-impact support that honors our identity and drives lasting change. Our mission: lift every youth to soar—rooted in culture, ready to claim their future. With virtual services breaking every barrier, we’re not just different—we’re unstoppable.
Mission
At Indigenous Youth Services, our mission is to empower Indigenous youth to rise above systemic barriers and thrive as proud, resilient leaders in their communities. We provide a safe, culturally rich environment that honors their heritage, weaving traditions and values into every program to foster self-worth and strength.
Through holist
At Indigenous Youth Services, our mission is to empower Indigenous youth to rise above systemic barriers and thrive as proud, resilient leaders in their communities. We provide a safe, culturally rich environment that honors their heritage, weaving traditions and values into every program to foster self-worth and strength.
Through holistic, youth-driven services, we address their unique needs—mental, emotional, and cultural—building pathways to well-being and self-determination. Partnering with families, elders, and Indigenous communities, we co-create tailored solutions that amplify their voices and aspirations.
Our vision goes beyond today. We’re breaking cycles of trauma by equipping Indigenous youth with skills, opportunities, and unwavering support for lasting success. Together with our partners, we champion their rights and potential, creating a future where they’re valued, empowered, and ready to lead.
Method
Indigenous Youth Services transforms lives by delivering professional, personalized, and culturally rooted support for Indigenous youth with complex behavioral needs. We’re redefining youth care with evidence-based, tailored interventions that target emotional and behavioral roots, sparking lasting change.
Our approach blends cutting-edg
Indigenous Youth Services transforms lives by delivering professional, personalized, and culturally rooted support for Indigenous youth with complex behavioral needs. We’re redefining youth care with evidence-based, tailored interventions that target emotional and behavioral roots, sparking lasting change.
Our approach blends cutting-edge research with a deep respect for Indigenous traditions, values, and identities. We tackle challenges at their core, using proven strategies to build resilience and well-being that endure. Staying ahead of clinical advancements, we ensure every youth receives the highest standard of care.
Cultural inclusivity drives us. We design responsive programs with Indigenous communities, weaving their strengths and heritage into every step. Our interdisciplinary team—psychologists, counselors, and specialists—collaborates to craft holistic plans that empower each youth.
We’re here to make a bold impact. By honoring individuality and fostering growth, we equip Indigenous youth to overcome obstacles, thrive in their communities, and shape a vibrant future.
Model
Model
Our programs empower Indigenous youth through compassionate, client-centered, culturally rooted, and results-driven support. We create a nurturing space that prioritizes their well-being, harnessing their unique strengths to spark growth, autonomy, and lasting change.
Compassion is our cornerstone. We listen with empathy, building trust a
Our programs empower Indigenous youth through compassionate, client-centered, culturally rooted, and results-driven support. We create a nurturing space that prioritizes their well-being, harnessing their unique strengths to spark growth, autonomy, and lasting change.
Compassion is our cornerstone. We listen with empathy, building trust and a safe haven where youth feel valued and understood. This foundation fuels a partnership that inspires them to shape their own path forward.
Every program is tailored to the individual—honoring their voice, needs, and dreams. We see clients as experts in their own stories, guiding them with respect to take charge of their journey.
Cultural connection runs deep. We weave Indigenous values, traditions, and identities into our work, crafting an affirming space where youth thrive as their authentic selves.
Results matter. Grounded in evidence-based practices, we track progress to ensure real, measurable impact—delivering outcomes that uplift lives and endure.
Our goal? To ignite personal growth, resilience, and independence. Through compassion, cultural pride, and proven methods, we help Indigenous youth unlock their potential and build a brighter future.
Founder & President Christian R. Brown
Christian R. Brown, founder and President of Indigenous Youth Services, leads an organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive support for Indigenous youth. Christian, a First Nations from Skidegate in Haida Gwaii, BC, brings deep cultural insight to his mission.
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