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Organisation:
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Youth Assisting Youth - Toronto - Youth to Youth Peer Mentoring Programs
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Numéros de téléphone:
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416-932-1919
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Sans frais:
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1-877-932-1919
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Télécopie:
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416-932-1924
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Adresse
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5734 Yonge St Suite 400
Toronto, ON
M2M 4E7
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Point géographique:
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Cross street: Yonge St and Finch Ave E
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Street parking close to entrance, also paid parking at rear of building ; Wheelchair accessible rear entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Personnes-ressources publiques:
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Ed Carlson - Director, Development
416-932-1919 ext 222 * ecarlson@yay.org
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Description des services:
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Individual and group mentoring, client needs assessments, mentee/mentor matching, volunteer interviews and volunteer mentor training, group workshops, tutoring, mental health counselling, educational and recreational activities
One-to-One Peer Mentoring Program
For underserved youth, including low-income, single-parent, immigrant, newcomer, and refugee youth- program matches children and youth with trained volunteer mentors; for registered clients
Group programs for registered clients
Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with activities to help newcomers transition to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills, career, and leadership development
- case management and parent support
- short term individual mental health counselling and self care training
- community based group activities and events
- virtual tutoring program
- girls empowerment program
- boys empowerment program
- mandatory mentor training and workshops, topics include child abuse, multiculturalism, behaviour management, mentoring, bullying, mental health, learning challenges
- literature in 12 languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
- monthly activities
Programs and activities available in-person and through online conferencing tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, contact for information
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Frais:
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None
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Mentees: referral from parents or guardians, or referral through medical, legal, social service or educational professionals, such as teachers, settlement workers, doctors, outreach workers, guidance counsellors; application available on website, or by email or fax
Youth mentor volunteers: complete online application form, and volunteer recruiter will call to begin screening process; call or visit website for details/to enroll
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Mentees: at risk and newcomer children and youth 6-15 years experiencing emotional, behavioural, social or cultural adjustment difficulties, including mental health issues and learning disabilities
Volunteer mentors: youth and young adults 16-29 years
Residency Requirements: City of Toronto and York Region
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Langues:
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English ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Cantonese ; Dutch ; Hindi ; Mandarin ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu
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Zone desservie:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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Dernière mise à jour:
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5/28/2025
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=132900
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