Covenant House Toronto, Awareness and Prevention School Presentations, Toronto

Covenant House Toronto

Service: Awareness and Prevention School Presentations, Toronto - Gerrard St E

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Record #: MET4575

Last Full Update: 25 May 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-735-1388, Toronto and GTA North/East Schools ; 647-888-5886, Toronto and GTA South/West Schools ; 416-204-7047
Fax	416-204-7030
E-Mail	presentations@covenanthouse.ca
Website	http://covenanthousetoronto.ca/our-solution/awareness-prevention-and-early-intervention/
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram
Primary Contact	Suzie Tarlattini, Awareness and Prevention Program Supervisor; Phone: 416-204-7047; Email: presentations@covenanthouse.ca
Alternate Contact	Lenore Bromley, Director, Brand and Communications; Phone: 416-204-7081; Email: communications@covenanthouse.ca

Agency Information

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Multimedia presentations, support resources, and facilitated open discussion in school environment to prevent youth homelessness and sex trafficking Before You Run Open interactive discussion on positive and healthy coping strategies, including compassion and empathy for self and others, as protective factors to encourage wellness and success youth stories and video presentations regarding contributing factors to youth homelessness including family breakdown, abuse/neglect, mental health, bullying, substance abuse, financial distress, discrimination, and inequity information, advice and links to community resources Reality Check Open interactive discussion on reality of youth homelessness; encourages social responsibility, self-investment, leadership and community development youth stories and video presentations illustrating the dangers and challenges of street life financial literacy activities to demonstrate the hardship when living without family support, education, or career links to community resources Trafficked Open interactive discussion on sex trafficking as a local issue, to prevent exploitation of youth survivor stories and video presentation explaining how youth are lured, groomed, and exploited activity to familiarize students with warning signs, consent, and safety tips encourages awareness, understanding, healthy relationships, protective factors, personal and online safety links to community resources Introduction to Sex Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members Open interactive discussion on sex trafficking as a local issue, to prevent exploitation of young people survivor stories and video presentation explaining how youth are lured, groomed, and exploited activity to familiarize adults with warning signs and safety tips awareness and understanding to help keep youth safe links to community resources
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York County
Boundaries	Greater Toronto Area
Eligibility	Ages: 11 year(s) - 18 year(s) Students in grades 6-12, college/university students, and youth groups strong>Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area Outside of coverage area: Virtual presentations available
Application	Online booking for school presentations
Languages	English
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	20 Gerrard St E Toronto, ON Canada M5B 2P3 View Google Map
Intersection	Yonge St and Gerrard St E
Mailing Address	20 Gerrard St E Toronto, ON Canada M5B 2P3
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Designated parking at entrance, unloading only; Easy access to elevator from side entrance; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall in main program area; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door, on 3rd floor; Wheelchair accessible shower and bathroom stalls on girls residential floor

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Abuse / Assault
HCSD Sub Heading	Victims of Abuse Support Programs
Service Categories	Human Trafficking Prevention ; Runaway Prevention Programs

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