Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County

We provide mentoring programs and support developmental relationships for children and youth that face adversities. Programs include: Big Brothers Big Sisters Couples for Kids In School Mentoring Peer Mentoring Game On! Go Girls! Big Bunch Youth Outreach Program. Volunteers donated 27 840 hours of volunteer time with 150 mentors. Approximately 40 volunteers sit on committees etc. Under the direction of the I.W.K. Children's and Women's Heath Centre we have started the process to open an Integrated Youth Services Site for youth between the ages of 12 - 25. This site will be a hub for young people suffering from mental illness and addictions issues with community wrap around services. Scheduled to open late 2025