We are very excited to announce that thanks to a grant from the United Way Hastings Prince Edward, we will be expanding our Kairos Substance Use and Addiction supports for youth 9-17 mostly in the North Hastings area. This is a one year grant which will allow us to first and for most, support the […]
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Youth Diversion to support our work to help youth overcome challenges and mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The donation we’ve received will support youth struggling with substance use and addiction concern as well as youth needing access to a safe, nurturing, available and present adult role model. It truly will change lives. We can’t thank the Enterprise Holdings Foundation enough for its support!
Youth Diversion is proud to announce that Jeff Easton is the 2021 recipient of the Nick Bala Distinguished Service Award. This award is present to a member of the community for outstanding service to the community through the Youth Diversion Program. Jeff Easton is a volunteer, donor and all around supporter of our agency. Jeff […]
Congratulations to Amanda Clancy from North Addington Education Centre who is our 2021 recipient of the Heather Lynne Wells Memorial Education Fund. Amanda will be attending Ryerson University this fall in the Bachelor of Engineering-Aerospace Engineering Program.
Youth Diversion is excited to once again partner with The CFKA in support of our Kingston Police initiative that has Youth Diversion Staff embed with officers to fully support the referral process for youth coming into contact with police. Recent data indicates how this initiative is truly making a difference in helping youth overcome challenges.
There are so many incredible organizations energizing communities across Ontario. Through Hydro One’s EnergizingLifeON initiative, we are a proud to receive support to continue to addressing critical needs in KFLA such as our ACE’s informed mental wellness initiative. A huge thank you to Ontario Hydro
Bonne année à tous ! Pendant le lockdown actuel, Youth Diversion suivra l'exemple des deux commissions scolaires. Nos bureaux seront fermés jusqu'au 11 janvier et le personnel travaillera à distance. Toutes les activités des bénévoles ont été mises en attente jusqu'au 11 janvier. Nous acceptons toujours les recommandations et répondons aux demandes de renseignements des partenaires communautaires et des familles. […]
AIDER LES JEUNES À SURMONTER LES DÉFIS CLIQUEZ ICI POUR FAIRE UN DON Pour le prix d'un café, vous avez le pouvoir de changer la vie d'un jeune. Votre petite monnaie évitera à nos jeunes une vie de souffrance, d'isolement et de vulnérabilité. Youth Diversion aide les enfants, les jeunes et les familles de Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox et Addington à surmonter les difficultés [...].
Nous avons célébré les lauréats de cette année lors de notre AGM sur ZOOM. La célébration a été différente cette année, nous n'avons pas pu remettre à chacun sa plaque et sa poignée de main. Néanmoins, nous tenons à féliciter et à célébrer toutes les réalisations et le travail extraordinaire que tous ces lauréats ont accompli pour notre agence. Merci [...]
Kingston Police - https://www.kingstonpolice.ca/en/news/pilot-project-launching-between-kingston-police-and-youth-diversion.aspx La police de Kingston se met en collaboration avec Youth Diversion pour tenter de limiter les contacts des jeunes avec la police -https://globalnews.ca/news/7297461/kingston-police-youth-diversion/ Le partenariat vise à améliorer le soutien aux jeunes à risque -https://www.kingstonist.com/news/support-initiative-for-youth/
