YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAMS
MENTORING
Mentor volunteers work 1:1 to help youth to achieve goals established for the relationship. The purpose of mentoring is to help overcome the challenges of adolescence.
YOUTH OUTREACH
A prevention and intervention program that supports at-risk youth better navigate and connect with services and pro-social opportunities in their communities.
SNAP PROGRAM
Students who have been suspended or expelled from school receive academic and non-academic programming to assist reintegration to the learning environment.
Rebound Program
Rebound is a ten week structured program in a fun environment designed to provide youth with the skills necessary to overcome the challenges of adolescence.
KAIROS
A counselling service which specializes in outreach treatment for youth who are experiencing any level of substance abuse, personally or with a family member.
INTERSECTIONS
Intersections is an early intervention program for youth who are at-risk of becoming justice-involved and provides supports to their families as needed.
YOUTH JUSTICE
Our Youth Justice Programs can be used to support youth who are aged 12 to 17 at the time of their offence who have been charged with a low risk offence.
MEND
(Mediating by Empowering using Nurturing Dialogue) approach is a restorative practice that focuses on relationship building within LDSB school communities.
SOME OF OUR SPONSORS
Without you we couldn't help.Funds donated to the Youth Diversion Program are a valued source of sustainable revenue. The proper management of donations and donors are critical responsibilities of the Board and senior staff. Donations and fundraising events enable our program to meet the growing needs of youth in our community. 100% of donated funds are spent on programs and services for youth. No administrative costs are paid for through donated revenue.
VOLUNTEERING WITH YOUTH DIVERSION
Join the 100+ community members who contribute thousands of hours of their time each year.We have a diverse community of volunteers within Youth Diversion and are always looking for new members. If you are looking to get involved, you can either make a donation through our online sponsorship program, or you can volunteer by filling out our Volunteer Application form.