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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN1475 | Last Full Update: 03 May 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; Diversion Program ; OCR ; YDP ; Youth Diversion |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | North Kingston |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bagot St and John St |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (23 Apr 2020): Office is closed to the public * mentoring and counseling continue via social media, in person as needed * referrals are accepted * no workshops for now * call 613-548-4535 or email info@youthdiversion.org for more information Advocacy and support to youth and youth at risk, and assessment and referral services for youth and families Services include: * Youth Justice Committee * short-term mentoring program * ten-week cognitive skills group offered in schools and other sites * School and Non Academic Program (SNAP) * substance use and addictions counselling (offered in schools and in-office appointments) * Mediating through Empowering using Nurturing Dialogue (MEND) * Youth Outreach Worker Program and early intervention and referral program * volunteering opportunities |
| Hours | COVID19: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * evening and weekend appointments |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Kingston ; Lennox and Addington County ; Napanee |
| Eligibility | Ages: 8 year(s) - 24 year(s) Youth 8-24 years old according to program: * Youth Justice Committee: youth involved in extrajudicial measures through the police or extrajudicial sanctions through the court * Short-term mentoring program: 12-17 years old * Ten-week cognitive skills group offered in schools and other sites: 12-17 years old * School and Non Academic Program (SNAP): youth suspended or expelled from school * Substance use and addictions counselling (offered in schools and in-office appointments): 12-17 years old * Early intervention and referral program: 8-17 years old Call for information on other programs |
| Application | Visit the website or call for program details and forms |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Community Service Orders ; Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ; Juvenile Diversion ; Substance Use Disorder Counselling ~ Youth ; Victim/Offender Mediation Programs ~ Youth ; Volunteer Opportunities |
| Waiting List | Yes, 0-2 weeks |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-548-4535 |
| Fax | 613-548-1747 |
| info@youthdiversion.org | |
| Website | www.youthdiversion.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jackie Franklin, Volunteer Manager; Email: jfranklin@youthdiversion.org |
| Primary Executive | Shawn Quigley, Executive Director; Email: squigley@youthdiversion.org |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1974 |
| Funding | Receives funding from a variety of sources |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |