St Leonard's Community Services London and Region

Youth Community Services, A Time to Think

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Record #: LON4700 Last Modified: 26 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 22 Jan 2013
Address & Phone(s)
Address405 Dundas St
London, ON N6B 1V9
AccessibilityFully Accessible
IntersectionDundas St and Colborne St
Office Phone519-850-3777 ext 245
Fax519-850-1396
Description & Services
Description14 week program offered to help high-risk youth develop positive social skills

Groups are split into gender specific and age specific groups (12-15 years), (15-18 years) * class sessions focus on modifying negative behaviour and thinking * exercises during the 1.5 hour sessions include structured group activities, role playing, thinking games, puzzles, problem solving and group discussions * group atmosphere permits comfort and trust and facilitates greater learning and growth * teaching styles are supportive, non-threatening and encourage a high degree of group participation and responsibility for actions

Classes help youths by teaching them to:
  • Stop and think before acting
  • Consider the consequences of their behaviour
  • Think about better ways to respond to personal problems
  • Consider the impact of negative behaviour on others
HoursMon-Fri 9am-5pm
EligibilityAges: 12 year(s) - 18 year(s) 
 
At risk youth * male and female
ApplicationReferrals are accepted through self-referrals, parents/guardians, community organizations and justice
Contact Information
E-Mailstleonards@slcs.ca
Websitewww.slcs.ca
Primary ContactKeri Posno, Facilitator
Primary ExecutiveHeather Callender, Executive Director; Phone: 519-850-3777 ext 228
Subjects
SubjectsCommunity service orders ; Offenders ; Young offenders

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