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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4873 | Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Crisis Phone | ROCK 24 hour crisis line 905-878-9785 |
| Website | www.positivespacenetwork.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/positivespacenetworkCA Instagram: www.instagram.com/psn.halton/ Twitter: twitter.com/PSNHalton |
| Primary Contact | Mandy Kiley, Youth Collective Impact Project Coordinator; Phone: Confidential line 905-339-3525 ext 3295 * Work (Cell) (Cell) 289-208-0886; Email: mandyk@rockonline.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Sheldon Mortimore, Drop-In Coordinator; Phone: Confidential line 905-339-3295 * Work (Cell) 905-320-0740 |
| Email Form | https://www.positivespacenetwork.ca/contact |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2011 |
| Primary Executive | Kelly Giuliani, Manager, Youth and Community Development; Phone: (Business) 905-634-2347 ext 1271; Email: kellyg@rockonline.ca |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Donations ; Foundation - Halton Region, Laidlaw ; Donations made payable to ROCK are eligible for tax receipt for charitable deduction |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides LGBTQ+ youth programming and supports throughout the Halton Region * connects with community organizations and partners to support the creation of safer spaces throughout Halton for LGBTQ+ people * also provides Positive Space Training (see website for more details) LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-ins: * held at locations throughout Halton * no registration or notification required * text or call Sheldon at (905)-320-0740 * for drop-in times, see 'Hours' below ConnecTions: * social group for trans & gender-diverse children, youth and their families/caregivers * text or call Sheldon at (905)-320-0740 |
| Hours | LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-ins (no registration or notification required *): South Halton (Oakville/Burlington): First Tues of the month, 5 pm-8 pm at YMCA Of Oakville, 410 Rebecca St Milton: Third Thu of the month, 4 pm-7 pm at Our Kids Milton Hub, 540 Commercial St Acton: Second Wed of the month, 3 pm-6 pm at Acton Hub, McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School (south side), 69 Acton Blvd Georgetown: Last Wed of the month, 3 pm-6 pm at the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church St ConnecTions - Social Group for trans/gender independent children and youth and their families/caregivers: First Mon of the month, 5 pm-8 pm at Danielle's Place, 895 Brant St, Burlington |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 25 year(s) * No restrictions for inquiries or crisis line * Youth support groups are for those aged 12-25 years * can be flexible - contact Mandy Kiley for any questions |
| Application | Drop in, no application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - for individuals ; There may be a fee for education and training for groups and organizations |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Pearl St and James St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | LGBTQ ; LGBTQ Supports |
| Service Categories | LGBTQ Advocacy Groups ; LGBTQ Support Groups ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ LGBTQ Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ LGBTQ Issues |
