MIDAYNTA COMMUNITY SERVICES ONE PEOPLE ONE VOICE ONE

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MIDAYNTA COMMUNITY SERVICES ONE PEOPLE, ONE VOICE, ONE COMMUNITY

MIDAYNTA COMMUNITY SERVICES ONE PEOPLE, ONE VOICE, ONE COMMUNITY

WHO WE ARE Midaynta Community Services is a registered Canadian charitable organization that provides

WHO WE ARE Midaynta Community Services is a registered Canadian charitable organization that provides settlement services and other programs that advances education by providing courses, seminars, meetings, counseling and other support services for refugees, immigrants and youths in need. We are a social and settlement services agency, working to improve the quality of life of newcomers in Toronto and vicinity.

PROJECT TURN AROUND Project turn around is one of three funded Gang Prevention and

PROJECT TURN AROUND Project turn around is one of three funded Gang Prevention and Intervention programs (GPIP) in the city of Toronto and we are mainly in the North West of Toronto. We are a Holistic culturally appropriate and responsive communitybased prevention and intervention program. Aimed at youth ages 12 -20 however, we do serve youth up to 24 years of age and their families.

PREVENTION The provision of culturally relevant services to at-risk youth through interactive workshops, employment

PREVENTION The provision of culturally relevant services to at-risk youth through interactive workshops, employment and training supports, cultural and community education, substance abuse awareness and harm reduction strategies. PROJECT TURN AROUND INTERVENTION The planning and implementation of client-centered, trauma-aware, safety informed intervention strategies for youth to participate in a wrap-around rehabilitative/integrative plans in a positive, culturally affirming community setting.

YOUTH WHO ARE IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW HAVE BEEN SENTENCED AND ARE AT

YOUTH WHO ARE IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW HAVE BEEN SENTENCED AND ARE AT RISK TO RE-OFFEND RESIDE IN A HIGHER RISK NEIGHBORHOOD OR AREA ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF CRIMINAL/VIOLENT BEHAVIOR AND POORER OUTCOMES HAVE MULTIPLE RISK FACTORS AND CHALLENGES AND/OR HAVE EXPERIENCES SPECIFIC INCIDENCES THAT INCREASE THEIR RISK, SUCH AS A SIBLING IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW WHO DO WE SUPPORT?

AWARENESS ABOUT GANGS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING WRAP-AROUND FAMILY INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING COUNSELLING,

AWARENESS ABOUT GANGS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING WRAP-AROUND FAMILY INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING COUNSELLING, PSYCHOEDUCATION, CRISIS PLANNING AND SYSTEM NAVIGATION. EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SKILLS TRAINING & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT YOUTH TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE PROBATION AND BAIL ORDERS WE ALSO PROVIDE COURT SUPPORT KEY OFFERINGS

The Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program provides outreach, referral and follow-up services for youth

The Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) Program provides outreach, referral and follow-up services for youth 1229 years old and their families to programs and services including but not limited to: YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER

YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER Pre-Employment Development (e. Job search, Resume, cover letter, interview skills, etc.

YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER Pre-Employment Development (e. Job search, Resume, cover letter, interview skills, etc. ) Skilled Trades & Pre. Apprenticeship Programs Bridging Programs to Post-secondary Education Mental Health & Addictions Assessment & Treatment After School & Summer Programs Recreational Programs Summer Job Readiness Community Crisis Response, Parent Education Conflict Mediation Diversion & Reintegration Services Community Service/Volunteering Connections

ENHANCED YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER The Enhanced Youth Outreach worker provides brief therapy to cover

ENHANCED YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER The Enhanced Youth Outreach worker provides brief therapy to cover gaps in services and for those experiencing long waiting times for Mental Health services. This program serves youth ages 16 -21 to support in the development of a healthier state of mind and to develop a positive mindset.

The Rites of Passage Youth Mentorship Program is a culturally relevant & responsive mentorship

The Rites of Passage Youth Mentorship Program is a culturally relevant & responsive mentorship program aimed at supporting the positive development and success of African Canadian youth ages 12 -16, who face multiple barriers to success & reside in the Northwest Toronto. We aim to strengthen the young person’s selfesteem, self-respect, and community responsibility, and establish connections to mentors in a positive, goal -oriented and culturally relevant way. Our Rites of Passage Youth Mentorship Program seeks to restore a sense of history and place for our youth, of where they come from and how to take the knowledge and oral history of the past to go towards the future YOUTH MENTIRSHIP PROGRAM

HOUSING PROGRAM Midaynta’s Housing Manager works with lowincome individuals and families who face many

HOUSING PROGRAM Midaynta’s Housing Manager works with lowincome individuals and families who face many barriers and challenges in finding and maintaining appropriate and affordable housing and who are struggling to pay the rent. Services also include assistance to find and maintain affordable housing, information, referral, eviction prevention, housing stabilization and counseling, mentoring programs and peer-support initiatives. In order to provide appropriate support to clients, we work in collaboration with a number or other services providers including Toronto Community Housing and Housing Connections

HEAD OFFICE 2150 ISLINGTON AVENUE, UNIT 207 ETOBICOKE, ON M 9 N 2 R

HEAD OFFICE 2150 ISLINGTON AVENUE, UNIT 207 ETOBICOKE, ON M 9 N 2 R 3 KEELE ST HUB 1652 KEELE ST YORK, ON M 6 M 3 W 3 WEBSITE www. midaynta. com JANE ST HUB 1541 JANE STREET TORONTO, ON M 9 N 2 R 3 OUR LOCATIONS