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COVID-19 Response
Due to the pandemic, all in-person programming at The Door Youth Centre has been suspended until further notice. Online and virtual programs are available by checking the website.

Regular Service:
Youth centre provides drop-in services, structured activities, service programs at the centre and local schools, and fun activities and events for teenagers. Equipped with pool tables, ping pong, card tables, music, snack bar, fooseball and table hockey. Coffee house-style events with live music. Kidmax Summer Day Camp. Christmas stocking program for teens.

• Provides a community Youth Centre
• Offers a Youth Council to promote the youth in the community, act as a voice for the youth, improve communication amongst the youth and serve as a link between the youth and the government of the community
• Coordinates regular activities and events for the youth
• Encourages attendance at area youth workshops and conferences

Activities and services can include:

• Games of all kinds
• Golf tournaments
• Movies (indoor and outdoor)
• Pool tables
• Sports events such as hockey
• Televisions
• Various musical instruments for use

Closed due to covid-19

Provides a variety of supervised programming for youth, including:

• Electronic games (Wii, X-Box 360)
• Pool, foozball, ping-pong, Bingo and table games
• Computer access and help with homework and resume development
• Thematic presentations
• Special events such as holiday celebrations

Provides a safe, non-judgemental environment offering a variety of supervised activities for young people assisting them in creating positive friendships and growing up healthy

Offers the following opportunities, but is not limited to:

• Chat time
• Educational workshops
• Guest presentations on current issues
• Homework assistance
• Internet access
• Movie nights
• Peer mentoring
• Sports
• Video games

The program also connects youth with the local community encouraging volunteerism to make a difference in the neighbourhood

COVID-19 - The drop-in is running as reduced capacity. (10 youth in the upstairs space). Call or text to register no earlier than the day before, no later than 11 am on the day of. Services are being offered via telephone or video conferencing technologies at this time. Continue to offer full array of services, and are able support new and existing clients. Mask and complete screening required upon entry into the building.

All external partners and service providers are asked to show proof of double vaccination or negative rapid test (within 48 hours)

Provides an inclusive and welcoming space for all youth aged 12-25 in the community to build resilience, protective factors and give youth a place to belong and to call their own.

Services and Supports available at the Youth Hub include:

• mental health & addictions
• peer support
• primary care, sexual health, and trans positive health care
• care coordination
• employment & vocational supports, including The Lift Program (Individual Placement and Support)
• income supports & housing help
• other responsive services as needs arise

Provides transportation services.

Facilitates a broad range of recreational activities and services in the Town of Midland including
events such as

• Winterfest,
• Canada Day festivities
• Butter Tart Festival
• Tug Fest
• offers an cultural entrepreunership program

• Offers services and support to promote the youth in the community
• Acts as a voice for the youth and endeavours to improve communication amongst the youth
• Serves as a link between the youth and the government of the community
• Supports youth in planning and leading community events
• Coordinates regular activities and events for the children and youth of the community, often at the Shawanosowe School gym and the Seven Fires Youth & Elders Centre
• Encourages attendance at area youth workshops and conferences
• Plans and supervises Right To Play Fun nights for younger children and Right To Play Program activities for youth

Activities and services can include but are not limited to:

• Craft making sessions
• Games
• Movie nights
• Outdoor winter/summer events such as Shiver Fest
• Sports/recreation events such as basketball and hockey
• Skating Nights
• Youth drop-in nights

Operates a drop-in centre for community youth and seniors

• Provides social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults and adults with disabilities in a group setting during the day
• Serves as respite for family caregivers
• Provides escort and transportation to other First Nation communities to attend elders functions
• Coordinates a Meals on Wheels program for Mnaamodzawin Health Services
• Hosts activities and events for youth
• Includes a large kitchen and living room area

Activities can include:

• Coffee and socialization
• Craft making
• Exercise programs on individual basis
• Group exercise programs such as urban poling and VON Canada Smart Program Exercises
• Lunch & Learn sessions on monthly basis with a variety of topics and presenters
• Television viewing with others

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing social, recreational and special events for community members with a focus on youth through the Brighter Futures Program

Provides regular workshops and daily activities in the following areas:

• Cultural Awareness
• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health and Awareness
• Recreation and Leisure

Activities may include:

• Birthday socials (monthly)
• Board game nights
• Bowling nights, swimming programs and fitness clubs
• Family indoor rock climbing

Offers recreational entertainment with a pool table, ping pong, TV, Foosball table and internet access

Workshops offered include:

• Self-esteem
• youth employment and Life-Skills
• Teen Pregnancy
• Group and Computer Workshops

The Resource Centre offers information on local clubs and services geared to the youth of Orillia such as taking part in arts, music, cooking, getting help with homework, or just hanging out.

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