Mental health and addictions in Peterborough, Ontario
Dalhousie Youth Support Services - The Attendance Centre
Offered by Dalhousie Youth Support Services
In short
The Attendance Centre is an alternative to custody for youth who do not pose a risk to the community, and do not require intensive supervision.
- Who it is for
- Youth; Youth, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Money to get by, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, A job, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- 189 Dalhousie St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2M1
- How to reach
- Contact through Dalhousie Youth Support Services: (705) 749-5705 · info@dyss.ca · Website
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About this service
The Attendance Centre is an alternative to custody for youth who do not pose a risk to the community, and do not require intensive supervision. It is designed to provide youth with a unique skill set that will allow them to flourish throughout their lives and reduce their involvement in the criminal justice system.
At Dalhousie Youth Support Services, the goal of the Attendance Centre is to provide services to youth, ages 12 to 17, in accordance with the YCJA and in compliance of court orders. Counsellors strive to form a strength based relationship with the youth to better understand the youths current situation. Programming provides a wide variety of opportunities for youth to learn and develop new skills, while maintaining a closely supervised setting to ensure the safety of the youth and the community.
Programming is designed to address:
- Anger Management
- Substance Awareness
- Employment
- Education
- Healthy Relationships
- Life Skills
- Victim Impact Awareness
- Crisis Support
Who can use it?
Preferred by probation officer
How do I get in touch?
Call (705) 749-5705, email info@dyss.ca, or use the website.
- Phone
- (705) 749-5705
- info@dyss.ca
- Website
- https://dyss.ca/the-attendance-centre/
Listed in Peterborough, Ontario.
189 Dalhousie St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2M1
189 Dalhousie St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2M1Peterborough, Ontario
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