• What age group do these programs include?

 We offer program for youth aged 12-21 years old 

 

• Do I need a referral to be included in a program?

 

 Although you don’t need a specific referral, many individuals are referred to be placed in the correct program. Referrals can also be made by the court systems in the Youth Justice programs.

 

• Additional resources for help? 

 

-What’s Up Walk-In they can be found at https://www.whatsupwalkin.ca/Contact; 1-866-585-6486 

 

-24/7 Crisis Response Service which can be found at our website https://www.aysp.ca/Contact; 416.410.8615

 

-Crisis Services Canada they can be found at https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/call-us/Contact; 1.833.456.4566

 

-TurningPoint they can be found at https://turningpoint.ca/Contact; 416-925-9250

 

• What programs are offered? 

 We are inclusive with every youth who may be struggling but our main programs offered are Family Programs, Youth Programs, Youth Justice Programs and Groups Programs. Within those programs we offer more specific programs that include counselling, interventions, community-based opportunities and court advice. 

 

 

• What are the qualifications of the CYCS? Are they certified? 

 All CYC’s and therapists are certified and completed the SafeTalk training making us qualified to provide counselling, suicide talk and interventions through strength-based approaches

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• What are the changes to AYSP programs due to Covid-19 virus? 

 Although we are on lockdown in Peel, Brampton and Toronto, we are still here for you virtually. Our new website provides online programs through group and one on one calls , chatrooms, links and numbers if you're in need of support. 

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