KAIROS PROGRAM
Substance Use CounsellingKairos is a counselling service which specializes in treatment for youth who are experiencing any level of substance use/misuse, personally or with a family member. Our service is available as an outreach program in all elementary and secondary schools within KFL&A, as well as alternative education sites and group homes. We also offer support to certain schools in Belleville and Trenton.
Our approach to working with our clients is based on a harm reduction approach. Staff assist clients to identify and set their own treatment goals in the areas that may be having a negative impact on their lives. Assessment services can be accessed through our program to assist clients who are interested and may require residential treatment services. Staff also share their expertise through public education sessions and professional development workshops for staff, schools and the community.
TEAM CONTACTS
The service is free and confidential and provided by the following counsellors:
- Lora D’Alessandro ldalessandro@youthdiversion.org
- Dale Blimkie dblimkie@youthdiversion.org
- Dave Breen dbreen@youthdiversion.org
- Jaymi Hayward jhayward@youthdiversion.org
- Jake Beatty jbeatty@youthdiversion.org
- Tom Revell trevell@youthdiversion.org
- Chris Parsons cparsons@youthdiversion.org
- Missy Bodden (North Hastings) mbodden@youthdiversion.org
- Olivia Whiteside owhiteside@youthdiversion.org
REFERRALS: To refer a young person, please complete the referral form and forward it to info@youthdiversion.org
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Kairos Program Information
Proudly supported by our local United Way , school boards, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and community donations.
Kairos is a counselling service which specializes in harm reduction focused counselling approaches children and youth who are experiencing any level of substance abuse, personally or with a family member. Our service is available as an outreach program, reaching youth where they are at, in all elementary and secondary schools, within KFL&A, alternative education sites, group homes as well as supporting youth who are on probation. We receive referrals to work within our office setting as well.
Our treatment focus with clients is based on a harm reduction approach. Staff assist clients to identify and set their own treatment goals in the areas they recognize may be having a an influence and impact on their lives. Assessment services can be accessible to clients who are considering and interested in attending residential treatment services. Staff also share their knowledge and expertise through public education sessions and professional development workshops which are delivered within schools to youth and school staff, other community agencies and the community.