Address issues, concerns, and challenges affecting seniors and disabled adults with respect to the law. This position is a community-based and community-driven initiative.
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Counselling services provided by registered social workers or registered psychotherapists. Mental health services are available for children, youth, and their families, as well as for adults and people dealing with addictions.
Provides alternatives and options for individuals experiencing serious mental illness who become involved in the criminal justice system.
This program is comprised of three components:
Harm reduction and managed alcohol program for women and men experiencing homelessness, addiction, and serious health problems. Up-front discharge planning for effective transition to the community.
A program to divert youth from the shelter system and homelessness, the Youth Diversion Program provides:
Services designed to help newcomer, immigrant, and refugee women address their unique needs through community resources and referrals, short term sessional counseling, and workshops.
Supports and services offered:
Provides housing support services to individuals with serious mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system.
Alternative education program for Aboriginal students wishing to continue their education, but not currently attending a secondary school, in a culturally appropriate learning environment.
Provides community support and case management services to pregnant and parenting youth.
The main components of programming are:
Free weekly groups for pregnant individuals. Discussions with a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian include pregnancy, labour and birth, managing stress, eating well and cooking healthy food, breastfeeding, and community supports.