Covenant House Toronto

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

Record #: MET4575
Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2024

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 covenanthousetoronto.ca/our-solution/awareness-prevention-and-early-intervention/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, Twitter Twitter, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Suzie Tarlattini, Program Supervisor, Toronto and GTA North/East Schools; 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 on homelessness and sex trafficking

Before You Run
Open interactive discussion on positive and healthy coping strategies, such as encouraging 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, mental health, bullying, drugs, financial distress, discrimination, and inequity
  • information, advice and links to community resources

Reality Check
Open interactive discussion on ending youth homelessness, and encouraging 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 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 of awareness, understanding, healthy relationships, protective factors, personal and online safety
  • 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
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
 
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Intersection Yonge St and Gerrard St E
Mailing Address 20 Gerrard St E 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5B 2P3
Physical Access 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

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