Youth Services
Discover our comprehensive youth services programs, including support for community engagement, anger management, housing and resource services.
1. Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program (PYOW)
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Ages: 12-21 |
Description
Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program is designed to increase youth opportunities by removing barriers, fostering effective community linkages and engaging and addressing individual risk factors and strengths. Our YOW program provides services for youth ages 12-21 years who reside in Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby.
For more information, contact us
If you would like more information on this program or want to know how to make a referral, you can contact the Outreach Workers.
Julie Chartier
Oshawa
905-435-3100
jchartier@bgcdurham.com
Kelly Welch
Clarington/Whitby
289-404-3034
yow@bgcdurham.com
LeRoy Lyttle
Oshawa
905-442-7722
llyttle@bgcdurham.com
2. Youth Trustee Program
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Ages 16-17 |
Description
In partnership with the Region of Durham, BGC Durham provides trustee services for youth receiving Ontario Works. A youth may quality for Ontario Works if their parent(s) cannot support them financially or will not let them live at home. A caseworker from the Region will determine eligibility and when applicable, may refer them to BGC Durham to act as a trustee.
For more information, contact us
Jill Dallaire
(905) 404-5700
jdallaire@bgcdurham.com
3. Housing First for Youth Program
The Housing First For Youth (HF4Y) Program assists youth with securing safe and affordable housing. Participants in this program will receive ongoing support from the caseworker as they continue to transition into adulthood.
For more information, contact us
Nathanael Bailey
(905) 925-9202
housingfirst@bgcdurham.com
Taylor Dunne
(905) 688-1073
tdunne@bgcdurham.com
4. C.L.E.A.R Anger Management Program
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Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm |
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Ages: 14-17 |
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Online |
Key Topics
- Understanding Anger, Aggression and Violence
- Effects of Anger on the Body
- Consequences of Violence
- Depression, Anxiety and Breaking out of Your Comfort Zone
- Goal-Setting
- Future Planning and Setting Yourself up for Success
Current Program
Session 1 – Understanding Anger, Aggression and Violence
Session 2 – Effects of Anger on the Body and Consequences of Violence
Session 3 – Depression, Anxiety and Breaking out of Your Comfort Zone
Session 4 – Goal-Setting, Future Planning and Setting Yourself up for Success
Note:
- This program will run online using Zoom.
- Sessions run Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on select months.
To confirm the next available session and register, please contact
Victoria Melo
(289) 404-3259
vmelo@bgcdurham.com
Youth Justice Programs
A focused approach towards fostering rehabilitation, community integration, and youth empowerment.
Youth Justice Programs List
1. Extrajudicial Sanctions Program
The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program is a means to divert young persons who are charged, away from formal criminal proceedings and into a program of rehabilitation. Examples of extrajudicial sanctions include: community work, personal service work, apology letters, an apology in person, essay/crime prevention projects, restitution, and/or participation in life skill programming such as anger management or life skills programming.
Contact us
Jill Dallaire
(905) 404-5700
jdallaire@bgcdurham.com
2. Restorative Justice Program (Extrajudicial Measures)
Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Restorative Justice Program is a pre-charge program that allows the police to address the actions of young persons without utilizing the formal youth justice system. This innovative police/community partnership is designed to hold the young person accountable to the person harmed in the offence.
Contact us
Krystal Fletcher
289-927-6530
kfletcher@bgcdurham.com
3. Youth Justice Committee
The Youth Justice Committee is a Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services program. It provides an alternative to formal court proceedings when dealing with young people alleged to have committed minor offences. The Youth Justice Committees involves trained community members who meet the person(s) harmed, accused young person, and their parents/caregivers, to negotiate an appropriate way for the young person to make amends for his or her actions. The Youth Justice Committee provides an increased opportunity for persons harmed and the broader community to have a role in dealing with offenses committed by young persons.
Contact us
Victoria Melo
(289) 404-3259
vmelo@bgcdurham.com
Youth Outreach Program
Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program is designed to increase youth opportunities by removing barriers, fostering effective community linkages and engaging and addressing individual risk factors and strengths.
Our YOW program provides services for youth ages 12-21 years who reside in Clarington, Oshawa and Whitby.
Meet The Outreach Workers
Reach out to our dedicated team members for guidance, information, or referrals.
| Julie Chartier Oshawa 905-435-3100 jchartier@bgcdurham.com |
Kelly Welch Oshawa 905-260-5154 yow@bgcdurham.com |
LeRoy Lyttle Oshawa 905-442-7722 Youth Justice Committee |