Covenant House Toronto
Site: Covenant House Toronto
Service: Prevention and Awareness School Presentations
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET4575 | Last Full Update: 25 Aug 2016 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Toronto and GTA East 416-735-1388 ; Toronto and GTA West 416-735-1389 |
| Fax | 416-204-7030 |
| presentations@covenanthouse.ca | |
| Website | www.CovenantHouseToronto.ca/presentations |
| Primary Contact | Suzie Tarlattini, Program Supervisor; Phone: 416-735-1388 * 416-204-7047; Email: tarlattini@covenanthouse.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Fiona Jack, Program Facilitator; Phone: 416-735-1389; Email: fjack@covenanthouse.ca |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Gerrard St E |
| Physical Access | Designated parking at entrance - unloading only ; Easy access to elevator - side entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall - main program area ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door - 3rd floor ; Wheelchair accessible shower and bathroom stalls - girls residential floor ; Program locations vary - call for details |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Alternate Name | Youth Homelessness Awareness and Prevention |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Multimedia presentations and facilitated open discussion in school environment Before You Run -- open discussion on contributing factors to youth homelessness including family breakdown, abuse, mental health, bullying, drugs, exploitation and stress * video presentation on risks and pressures facing youth and realities of street life * information, advice and links to community resources Reality Check -- open discussion on dangers of street life and challenges facing homeless youth * group activities * video presentation on youth homelessness * encourages awareness, leadership and community involvement * links to community resources Trafficked -- open discussion on sex trafficking as a local issue, as well as the way in which youth as young as 13 years are lured and exploited * video dramatization of a trafficked youth's experiences * encourages awareness, healthy relationships, self-protection, and social responsibility * links to community resources |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region |
| Boundaries | Greater Toronto Area |
| Eligibility | Students in grades 6-12 |
| Application | Call, email or visit website for online booking form |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Human Trafficking Prevention ; Runaway Prevention Programs |
