Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Our project applies a holistic approach to address the cultural, social and economic well-being as well as the personal development of youth, adults and families within society
Community Engagement
Outreach workers will promote ongoing dialogue to identify and address issues that impact youth and families.
School Based Programming
Delivering interactive, engaging and youth focused services to support academic excellence and personal growth.
Individual Youth Counselling
Clinical counselors will work alongside clients to address their emotional & psychological needs.
Youth Empowerment
Our project is based on the Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees (TST-R) model which serves as a culturally appropriate intervention for youth. This four tiered intervention model was adapted to assess and respond to the severe needs of youth and their families. This project takes a multifaceted approach to address mental well being as it relates to trauma, poverty and cultural isolation. These are some of the leading factors contribute into increased mental health illnesses, substance use and trouble with the law.
Tier 1 : Community & Outreach Engagement
Single information sessions are implemented to engage small groups of youth and their families to develop trust between communities and service providers before specific needs are identified. Community engagement starts up to 6 months prior to implementation of services and is ongoing throughout the program.
Tier 2 : School Based Groups
Outreach counsellors and clinicians conduct 12 weekly closed-group sessions (1 hour long) for approximately 12-14 weeks on site at identified schools or other locations within the community.
Tier 3 & 4: Individual and Family Therapy
A clinician paired with an outreach counsellor engages in individual and/or home-based family therapy on a weekly basis with youth at schools, agencies, and/or in family homes as appropriate.
Youth Empowerment Project Services
Our project is aimed to empower Youth and families through culturally sensitive engagement strategies. Our outreach works promote ongoing dialogue to identify and address issues that impact Youth and Families.