Youth Support Program

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The Youth Support Program (YSP) is an intensive youth-centred alternative to custody. The goal of the program is to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of youth on probation, conditional or community supervision or as part of a community release plan.

The Counsellor in collaboration with the youth develops an individualized plan that compliments the Case Management Plan and includes an assessment of needs, specific programming/supports and interventions to be provided and the expected outcomes of service.

The program includes individual counselling, family support, cognitive/behavioural group sessions, SNAP®, and referrals to support services.

Hours

Monday to Friday, daytime and evening appointments are available.

Eligibility Criteria

Age: 12-17 (at the time of the offence)
Legal Status: Court ordered/Probation referral

Contact Information

Phone: (519) 759-7220Fax: (519) 759-6774

Additional Youth Justice Programs

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Anti-Shop Lifting Program

This educational program can help youth who have been caught shoplifting.

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Attendance Centre

An effective and efficient alternative to custody for youth involved in the justice system.

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Bail Verification and Supervision

Have you been arrested and detained? Maybe we can help. Discover your options.

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Concurrent Disorders/Mental Health Case Management

Intensive case management for people struggling with mental health or mental health and substance use issues.

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Enhanced (Mental Health) Bail Verification and Supervision

Support for individuals with severe and persistent mental health and/or addiction and may have been denied supervision.

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Extrajudicial Measures (Youth Pre-Charge)

Community based sentencing option for minor offenses.

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Extrajudicial Sanctions

Provides alternatives to the formal court process.

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SNAP® (Stop Now And Plan) Youth Justice

Change hard thoughts into cool thoughts.

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Youth Federal Diversion

Young person alleged to have committed an offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

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Youth HUB

A variety of programs to help young people develop valuable skills.

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Youth Justice Family Counsellor Program

Support to the families of youth in conflict with the law.

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Youth Mental Health Court Worker Program

Court support for youth when mental health concerns may be a factor.