Wendigo Lake Expeditions
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0654 | Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | ACHIEVE Programs ; OCR ; Project D.A.R.E. ; R.E.A.C.H. residential treatment ; SOLO Canada |
| Legal Name | Wendigo Lake Expeditions Inc |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | South River |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dufferin St and Ottawa Ave |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 2000 South River, ON P0A 1X0 |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Residential treatment adventure therapy wilderness programs that specialize in working with male adolescents ages 13 to 18 with behavioral problems, mental health, poor grades, and substance abuse dependencies. Programs offered: * R.E.A.C.H. 'Stepping Stones': Residential treatment * two 4-bed programs: 8 beds * Project D.A.R.E.: Open custody therapeutic adventure * 10 beds *ACHIEVE: Customized therapeutic and professional development programs for agencies, schools, colleges and universities. Program length varies, coed and single gender * SOLO Canada: Wilderness Emergency Medicine certifications |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * program delivery Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | Ages: 13 year(s) - 18 year(s) The program is designed for male youth aged 13-18 who present a range of behaviours which threaten family permanency or their development to healthy adulthood. |
| Application | * R.E.A.C.H.: Referrals for residential treatment may be made by the parent or agency which has authority to approve placement and payment of the per diem rate * Project D.A.R.E: Referrals must originate from Probation Officers * ACHIEVE programs: May be contracted by any individual or organization * SOLO Canada: Individual enrollment and contracted group enrollment |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - Project DARE: Funded, no client cost * ACHIEVE: Contracted services * SOLO Canada: Fees based on course offered. * R.E.A.C.H.: Ministry-approved Per diem rate applies |
| Service Categories | Adult/Child Mentoring Programs ~ Adolescents ~ At Risk Youth ; Juvenile/Youth Detention Centres ~ Young Offenders ; Wilderness Therapy Programs ~ Adolescents ~ At Risk Youth |
| Waiting List | Variable |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-386-2376 ext 218, Project D.A.R.E. * ext 217, ACHIEVE * ext 223, SOLO Canada * REACH residential treatment 705-386-2376 ext 201 |
| Fax | 705-386-2345 |
| glasss@wendigolake.com | |
| Website | www.wendigolake.com |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Executive | Stephen Glass, Executive Director; Phone: 705-386-2376 ext 221 |
| Alternate Executive | Jeremie Carreau, Deputy Director, Supervisor of ACHIEVE; Email: carreauj@wendigolake.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1971 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes * by the the Ontario Camping Association * Accredited Member of the Association of Experiential Education * Licensed by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services |