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COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

Provide after school and evening programs for children and youth in a safe, supportive environment at two main Clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities:

• education
• physical activity and swimming
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties
• jungle gym and inflatable rentals
• archery tag
• Sport Ball
• family swims
• youth programming (teens)

COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

After school programs for children at two main clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities include:

• education
• physical activity
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties

Drop-in centre providing a safe space for youth

• staff and volunteers are available to listen and help
• pool tables
• also available to youth who need to work hours in the community (court order or high school credits)

Youth support services agency

• youth guidance and counselling
• outreach to local high schools
• programs available for young offenders

COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

Provide after school and evening programs for children and youth in a safe, supportive environment at two main Clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities:

• education
• physical activity and swimming
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties
• jungle gym and inflatable rentals
• archery tag
• Sport Ball
• family swims
• youth programming (teens)

Drop-in centre

• Provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and life skills

Drop-in centre

• safe, warm, comfortable, caring & overflowing with encouragement
• free from profanity, threats, intimidation & judgement
• full of good music & good food
• respecting the sanctity of life
• with dignity, modesty & respect
• where you can be yourself

Youth programs and services

• promotes and facilitates youth attachment to society and community
• increases developmental opportunities for youth
• promotes well being and public awareness of youth issues
• provides protective conditions for youth at risk
• various programs and projects for youth

Drop-in centre

• safe, warm, comfortable, caring & overflowing with encouragement
• free from profanity, threats, intimidation & judgement
• full of good music & good food
• respecting the sanctity of life
• with dignity, modesty & respect
• where you can be yourself

A free drop-in centre for youth 6-12 years and teens 13-16 years

• works with youth, teens and community partners to ensure the provision of youth/teens programs and events which promote emotional and social well-being and which address identified needs
• some of these programs and events are: babysitting course, home alone, online safety, dances, seasonal activities, etc

Youth Resiliency Programs:

Mindful Masters

• this program provides easy strategies to help children, aged 9 to 12, focus their attention, improve on self-regulation, build resiliency and develop a positive mindset
• every Tuesday for 8 weeks | 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Kids Have Stress Too! (for parents)

• this program teaches parents and caregivers of children ages 4 to 9 to recognize when children are stressed and teach them ways to cope
• learn to help your children develop healthy strategies which will help them to adapt, be resourceful, feel confident and become resilient
• every Thursday for 3 Weeks | 6 pm - 8 pm

Y.A.S (Young and Skilled) - PA Days

• this workshop will teach life skills to youth ages 10-14
• participants will learn simple skills to be healthy, happy, and helpful through physical activity, healthy eating, self-care, and contributing to the community
• PA Days 9 am - 4 pm

Drop-in centre for youth

Offers recreational and after school programming for youth:

• drop-in
• after school program
• cooking programs
• 4-H programs
• skating and slab time
• sports and biking
• gardening
• Unbirthday parties
• arts and crafts
• community events

Community Food Programs:

• School Year Food Programs: open 2 pm-8 pm Tuesdays & Fridays serving dinner for youth members aged 10-18 at 5:30 pm.
• Takeout Community Dinners: provided on a bi-monthly basis to any community members. Donations are accepted, but there is no cost to order. Call Youth Centre for specific dates.

Drop-in centre

• safe, warm, comfortable, caring & overflowing with encouragement
• free from profanity, threats, intimidation & judgement
• full of good music & good food
• respecting the sanctity of life
• with dignity, modesty & respect
• where you can be yourself

The centre provides resource, referral, programming and community engagements with the following programs for teens:

• Healthy Eating and Nutrition
• Youth LYNK Group Volunteering
• Youth Empowerment Projects
• TASAR Sports
• Mental Wellness
• Youth Spectrum
• Drop-In Programs

Safe meeting place for youth activities

• cooking club, games, computers, sports, homework, etc.

Youth centre that provides various educational, social, recreational and cultural activities, programs and projects.


Ongoing programming includes:

• homework help
• computer and Internet access
• recreational and sports activities
• arts and crafts
• youth leadership program
• community outreach program
• meal program
• lifeskills programs
• Skills Link employment prep program
• safe community partnerships
• referral services
• Spring break, Summer and Xmas Break Camps
• KIDZ In The Kitchen Program

See website for full description of programs and activities

Youth drop-in

• provides recreational programming
• assist the youth making positive lifestyle choices
• fun, safe and non-judgmental environment

Youth centre

• planned activities
• nutritious meals and snacks
• skills-based workshops
• free trainings
• volunteering opportunities

Community Meals Program:

• free healthy snacks and meals for youth

Counsellor-facilitated positive mental health drop-in program

• focuses on social activities, skill-building, and connecting youth to resources in their community
• focuses on positive coping skills and facilitate healthy relationships
• therapeutic activities: art, sports, and games that on-site counselling is available to all youth
• dinner is served weekly

COVID-19 (9 Jun 2020) Tungasuvvingat Inuit Food Bank is open for Inuk in need of food support. * Contact TI worker for details or call Paulina at 613-857-1709. * All TI non-essential services programming are suspended until further notice. Mamisarvik Healing Centre is an essential service for the participants. * This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Community centre that provides services adapted to the needs of Inuit clients

The Family Well-Being Program (1071 Richmond Rd): Prevention-focused, culturally-responsive supports to promote healthy communities * supports families to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma, reduce violence * addresses the over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in child welfare and youth justice systems Child development and nutrition * cultural development and retention * parenting and care-taking skills * community development * pre and postnatal program

Youth Program (1071 Richmond Rd, 297 Savard): Various programs that promote Inuit culture and language * life skills education * promotes exercise * provides alternatives to negative environments

Counselling Services: assists clients with day to day personal and emotion struggles * Inuit Residential School Program provides support to former IRS students and their families.

Community Support Program, Drop In (297 Savard Ave): supportive environment attempting to duplicate the community spirit and cultural surrounding of the Inuit homelands * socialization opportunities * settlement services, housing assistance and information and referral to legal, medical and social services * Interpretation services and assistance in obtaining non-insured health benefits * weekly Inuit women's healing circle * men's group and Community Kitchen, Weekly Food Bank

Housing Support Services (297 Savard Ave): housing-based case management program for clients who are chronically or episodically homeless * general Housing assistance * crisis intervention services

Inuit Court and Justice Programs (604 Laurier West): offers supports to Inuit involved with the legal system. Restorative Justice model and Gladue Services

Exiting Sex Trade/Anti Human Trafficking Program (604 Laurier West): offers support to Inuit involved in the sex trade being trafficked or at risk in a harm reduction model

Employment Services (1071 Richmond Rd): assistance with writing resumes, cover letters, finding employment or training assists in the removal of barriers in the road to long-term employment

Cultural Programming : Cultural events and activities throughout the year * Inuit craft workshops * Elders Tea

Serves all communities in Ottawa South from new immigrants and Canadians to refugees, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and all faith

Services include, but are not limited to:

• offering individual short-term counselling to individuals and families in crisis
• helping parents learn to raise a more confident children and youth
• organizing opportunities for seniors to interact socially
• providing information, resources and referrals to refugees and new Canadians
• providing services to assist seniors to live more independently
• working with residents to take back their neighbourhoods
• providing youth safe space and programming during after school hours
• offering teens a place to learn new skills and connect with their peers
• providing community development and health promotion services that focus on addressing and raising awareness of the social determinants of health such as income, poverty, education, transportation, environment, isolation and social exclusion
• Summer Acheivement program for youth

Drop in centre for youth

• bus tickets are offered for many programs
• snacks available
• mental health counselling support

Programs include:

• fitness and nutrition program
• homework club
• life skills workshops
• creative expressions: spoken word, poetry, recording studio and art

Multi-service, multi-cultural youth centre

• places focus on the total person
• programming designed to create opportunities for youth development and future success
• programs and activities attempt to meet the youth's recreational, social, educational, emotional, intellectual needs
• emphasis is placed on youth involvement
• identification of needs in the design and implementation of programs and services

Educational Programs

• Homework room
• Schoolwork incentive program
• Employment preparation

Social Programs

• Healthy living
• Healthy eating
• Provision of essentials and basic resources: toothbrushes, deodorant, menstrual products
• Speakers and workshops
• Volunteer opportunities

Recreational Programs

• Physical activity: basketball, boxing, badminton, road hockey, yoga, skateboarding etc.
• Arts: artistic education and self expression, includes music program
• Media and Technology: movie nights, video games, 3D-printing
• Girls' Night: monthly night, includes womens' empowerment exercises, workshops, classes, guest speakers