Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Toronto
Site: Halton Locations
Service: Youth NOW
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK9124 | Last Full Update: 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 289-233-1871 |
| efry@efrygt.ca | |
| Website | efrypeelhalton.ca/portfolio/youth-now-y-now-halton/ |
| Social Media |  Blogger: efrypeelhalton.ca/blog/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/efrypeelhalton/ Twitter: twitter.com/EFry_PeelHalton |
| Primary Contact | Laura Rae, Y-NOW Counsellor; Phone: 289-233-1871; Email: lrae@efrygt.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A non-profit agency that works with and for women and girls in the justice system |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A gender specific counselling program for male and female youth to empower them to make better choices The program encourages youth to develop an effective and realistic approach to coping with daily challenges including: * anger management * bullying * depression and anxiety * building self-esteem and self confidence * problem solving and decision making * youth are given up to six sessions with the possibility of adding more based on need * sessions are designed to move at a pace comfortable for the individual * program is free |
| Hours | Tue: Georgetown Branch Public Library, 9 Church St, Georgetown Wed: Thrive Counselling Services, 465 Morden Rd Suite 200, Oakville Thu: Acton Branch Public Library, 17 River St, Acton * call for hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Hills ; Oakville |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 24 year(s) Living in Acton, Georgetown or Oakville * also encourage parents, guardians, caseworkers and/or other client supports to attend if their attendance could benefit the youth's progress |
| Application | Call the Y-NOW counsellor at the number above |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Mailing Address | c/o Youth NOW 44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200 Brampton, ON L6T 4B5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - meeting locations |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Child Mental Health ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling |