| Program: | Choices Program - Markham | ||
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| Organization: |
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region Branch |
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| Description of Services: | This program encourages youth between the ages of 12 to 17 to make informed and relevant decisions and to promote positive choices in their lives. Choices is a two hour group that meets for over 10 weeks. The program is delivered by the program coordinators along with volunteer coaches who provide positive role modeling, and support to youth. Weekly topics may include: Communication; Decision Making; Goal Setting; Drugs and Alcohol; Coping Strategies/Cannabis; Taking Risks/Social Media. Staff and volunteers use behaviour rehearsals, guest speakers, video clips, and interactive activities to illustrate weekly topics. | ||
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| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Youth Only | ||
| Application: | Inquiries for this group can be made via the group request form on the website. Schools can also request the group through contacting the program directly. | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Counties: Regional Municipality of York | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 905-841-3977 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-866-345-0183 | ||
| Fax: | 905-477-5564 | ||
| Website: | cmha-yr.on.ca | ||
| Address: |
HSBC Tower 710-3601 Hwy 7 E Markham, ON L3R 0M3 |
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| Hours: |
Mon 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-4:30pm * Wed 8:30am-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Two hour group meets over 10 weeks. |
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| Contacts: |
Intake Worker |
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| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 3/6/2025 | |||
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| © 2025, ConnexOntario Health Services Information<BR>For additional information call the Addiction, Mental Health, and Problem Gambling Services Helpline at <b>1-866-531-2600</b>. | |||
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