Youth Outreach Programs
Youth Gambling Awareness
The YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program is a prevention and education program designed to help reduce the potential harm that may be associated with youth gambling. The program’s approach to gambling is gambling neutral, one where gambling is not seen as good or bad, but rather simply as an activity that many people engage in. Through harm reduction, we will give youth accurate information and support them to make their own informed decisions about gambling.
For more information call 705-726-5572 or email ymca_youthservices@ymca.ca.
SOAR!
This one-week small group program is designed to assist Ontario Works clients gain the life skills and self-esteem needed to re-enter the work force or participate in a community placement. Groups consist of approximately eight to fifteen people who are either just starting out in their job search or are having difficulty finding or keeping work. SOAR stands for “Set Objectives Achieve Results” and is delivered in partnership with Ontario Works.
For more information call 705-726-5572 or email ymca_youthservices@ymca.ca.
YMCA Youth Counseling and Support Services
This program provides services to youth seeking support in returning to school, in finding work, in dealing with addictions, in managing antisocial behaviours and, generally, in becoming contributing members of their community. This program offers youth in our community with 1:1 peer mentoring, group workshops, and job search support. Site location offers resources such as computer (i.e. internet, word processing, etc.), fax, printer and phone access as well as resume and cover letter assistance, job postings, community directories, job referrals, job fair information, employment program outlines and agency resource information.
For more information call 705-726-5572 or email ymca_youthservices@ymca.ca.
The Community Outreach and Support Program
Through this program, we offer support to youth in conflict with the law across various communities of Simcoe County. Youth who are referred by their Probation Officer are offered a wide range of supports to assist in meeting their unique needs which often include counseling, for personal issues such as anger and stress management, self esteem, drug/alcohol/substance abuse, as well as counseling to help youth with interpersonal struggles with peers, partners and family. Support is also provided for youth in the areas of life skills, leisure activities and independent living. This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
For more information call 705-726-5572 or email ymca_youthservices@ymca.ca.
