Sep 3rd, 2026

Friel Youth Centre: Your Place to Connect, Get Involved and Lead 

Looking for a place to meet people, try something new or make a difference in your community? 

Come check out the Friel Youth Centre at 201 Friel Street. 

The centre grew from ideas shared by local youth. In 2022, OCH invested $50,000 to improve the space. 

Drop in after school 

The Lowertown Community Resource Centre (LCRC) runs youth programs at the Friel Youth Centre. The centre at 201 Friel Street is one of the places where LCRC offers youth programs. 

Transitions: Ages 12 to 14 

Youth Drop-In: Ages 15 to 18 

📍 Where: Friel Youth Centre, 201 Friel Street 

🕒 When: Monday to Thursday, after school to 5:30 p.m. 

Youth must live in Lowertown and meet LCRC’s income requirements. You will need to provide proof of your address and family income. Not sure if you qualify? Contact LCRC to find out. 

📝 Register: A parent or tutor can email reception@crcbv.ca or call 613-789-3930, ext. 0. 

Once registered, you can drop in to take part in activities, get support, meet other youth, and spend time in a safe and welcoming space. 

Questions? Call 613-562-4587. 

Join Youth Connect 

Youth Connect meets Fridays and is open to OCH and non-OCH youth in high school, college or university. 

To apply: Email reception@crcbv.ca or info@crcbv.ca and tell us why you would like to join. 

Youth Connect lets you: 

• Share ideas and plan events 

• Volunteer in your community 

• Join a youth podcast 

• Learn new skills 

• Help with gardens and neighbourhood clean-ups 

• Enjoy karaoke and dance nights 

• Help make Lowertown better 

Have an idea? Let’s make it happen. 

OCH Community Developer Adham can help you plan a project, find volunteer opportunities, connect with programs and services, and bring people together to support your ideas. 

Youth Connect members are already making a difference in Lowertown. Two members recently received the LCRC Prix de Jeunesse award, and others are now working as OCH summer students. 

Interested? Email reception@crcbv.ca or info@crcbv.ca to join Youth Connect.