Employment and work in Halifax, Nova Scotia
HYS - Bridges for Learning
Offered by Homebridge Youth Society
In short
The Bridges for Learning (BFL) program is an accredited school program designed to meet the unique learning needs of youth-in-care.
- Who it is for
- Youth; Youth, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, A job, Making my own choices, Help with my mental health, Making and creating
- Where
- 270 Pleasant St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3S3
- How to reach
- Contact through Homebridge Youth Society: (902) 466-1439 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The Bridges for Learning (BFL) program is an accredited school program designed to meet the unique learning needs of youth-in-care. The main goal is to successfully assist in transitioning the students back into the mainstream school system, or if appropriate, a recognized alternative school setting that identifies and addresses their unique learning needs better equipped for academic success.
Bridges for Learning offers placements to a maximum of 18 students at a time. Students focus on work packages or correspondence materials, as well as therapeutic programming including:
Personal Development and Relationships (PDR),
Physical Education (basketball, swimming, bowling, Skiing etc)
The Expressions Program of the Arts (Art classes and Music Therapy)
Social-Emotional Learning
Employability skills facilitated by the Youth Employability Project
Safe Spaces and Relationships (Boat Building Program through Mount Saint Vincent University and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic)
Who can use it?
Youth between the ages of 12 to 18 years, and in the care of the Minister of Community Services.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 466-1439, or use the website.
Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
270 Pleasant St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3S3
270 Pleasant St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3S3Halifax, Nova Scotia
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