Just Be You

Site: Oakville - Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

Service: Peer-to-Peer Social Group

Record #: OAK0144
Last Full Update: 28 Dec 2023

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments

Grand Re-Opening of Just Be You program: Thu Jan 18, 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-580-9652
E-Mail cpriebe@haltonadapt.org
Website shineshout.com/peer-support
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Cyrah, Youth Concurrent Disorder Counsellor, ADAPT Halton
Contact Form https://shineshout.com/contact-us/

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Providing youth, living with mental health issues, a place to go, hang out, and have fun. In conjunction with a steering committee made up of CMHA Halton, ADAPT, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, and the United Way.

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2014
Funding Fundraising ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Peer-led and youth-focused peer program that provides young people, ages 16-24, impacted by mental health and/or addiction, a place to go, hang out, and have fun - without judgment, without stigma, on their own terms

  • allows young people to just be youth
  • learn coping and resiliency skills
  • make social connections
  • learn about resources in the community

This program is funded by Shine Out! Shout Out!

Hours

Thu 6:30 pm-8 pm

Dates

Weekly (starting Jan 18, 2024)

Areas Served Halton Region ; Mississauga
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s)
Application

Contact Cyrah at Cpriebe@haltonadapt.org or text/call 905 580 9652 to register

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre (meeting location)
2200 Sawgrass Dr
Oakville, ON L6H 6M8
Intersection Trafalgar Rd and Glenashton Dr
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Support Groups ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services
Service Categories Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Adolescents ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Young Adults