Mental health and addictions in Toronto, Ontario
Midaynta - Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker Program
Offered by Midaynta Community Services
In short
The Enhanced (Clinical) Youth Outreach Worker Program aims to support East African, Muslim and Black youth who are disadvantaged; by providing one-on-one support to high-risk youth ages 12 to 25 and their families to prevent youth from further risk/violence.
- Who it is for
- Youth, Families, Newcomers and immigrants; Youth, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Family with children, Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Knowing where to go, Help with my mental health, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Where
- 2150 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3V4
- How to reach
- Contact through Midaynta Community Services: (416) 544-1992 · info@midaynta.com · Website
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About this service
The Enhanced (Clinical) Youth Outreach Worker Program aims to support East African, Muslim and Black youth who are disadvantaged; by providing one-on-one support to high-risk youth ages 12 to 25 and their families to prevent youth from further risk/violence. EYOWs provides support through:
- Navigating and connecting youth with services and pro-social opportunities in their communities
- Short-term counselling and support services to youth in accordance with the Stages of Change intervention model
- Asist youth in dealing with Mental health, addiction, school, and family conflicts
- Helping youth to identify their needs, goals, aspirations, skills and abilities as well as barriers to accessing services
- Helping youth to build resiliency, pro-social skills and other protective factors
- Referring youth to appropriate services in the community, and supporting them to access these services
- Support parents and family members to help youth address their needs
Who can use it?
High-risk youth ages 12 to 25 and their families
How do I get in touch?
Call (416) 544-1992, email info@midaynta.com, or use the website.
Listed in Toronto, Ontario.
2150 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3V4
2150 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3V4Toronto, Ontario
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