Life Skills and Independence for Teens |
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| Location, Telephone & Internet | ||||
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| Address | 527 Len Self Blvd Midland, ON L4R 5N6 View Google Map | |||
| Location | Midland | |||
| Address Notes | North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre (inside The Boys and Girls Club) off Frederick St. | |||
| Intersection | Len Self Blvd & King St | |||
| Office Phone | 705-526-7774 | |||
| Fax | 705-527-1268 | |||
| jackie.allan-dougan@kinark.on.ca | ||||
| Website | www.linkingyouth.ca/lift | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Primary Contact | Jackie Dougan, Coordinator, LIFT (Life Skills and Independence for Teens) | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | The LIFT program, Life Skills and Independence for Teens is an independent living program for teens from 13 to 19 years. LIFT assists teens in developing attitudes and skills necessary to help them prepare for their future. Sessions include: How to plan, shop for and cook inexpensive nutritional meals; Importance of personal hygiene; Sexuality; Budgeting; How to apply for a Social Insurance Number, driver's licence, bank account, library card, etc.; Apartment hunting, room and board; responsibilities and rights; Social skills/relationships; Job search skills; Job readiness skills; Problem solving techniques; The importance of recreation and leisure; General community orientation; Communications - how to express oneself; understanding others. Services include a Teen food bank. Other LIFT programs include START- a Skill Development Program for Grades 3-9 that includes: goal setting, communication, anger management and conflict resolution. BullySMART: a program designed to help you be smart about facing bullying. Offered from grade 3 to 9 and runs for approximately 5 one hour sessions. Topics include: what is bullying, defines victim, bystander and bully, skills to address the issue, the role of the bystander, recognizes strengths, peer pressure, friendship and respect. | |||
| Hours | Mon 3 pm-7 pm | |||
| Dates | Operates throughout school year | |||
| Areas Served | Simcoe North | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 13 year(s) - 19 year(s) Youth; Admission assessment required. | |||
| Application | Call for information | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Established | 1984 | |||

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