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                                    | Program: | Child and Youth Program | 
                                
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                                    | Phone Numbers: | Administration: 416-743-1733 | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | TTY: | 416-746-3716 | 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Crisis: | 416-746-3701 | 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | After Hours: | 416-746-1733 | 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Fax: | 416-743-1732 
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                                                | c/o Sharlene Tygesen PO Box 141, Station B
 Etobicoke, ON
 M9W 5K9
 
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                                    | Location: | Toronto (West Humber—Clairville) | 
                                
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                                    | Accessibility: |   Wheelchair Accessible
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                                    | Accessibility Notes: | Barrier-free washrooms, elevator, ramps | 
                                
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                                    | Hours: | Administation: Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm Service: Daily 24 hours
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                                    | Executives: | Sharlene Tygesen - Executive Director 416-743-1733 ext 2012 * sharlene@ernestines.ca
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                                    | Public Contacts: | Laverne Blake - Manager Programs and Client Services 416-743-1733 ext 2043 * laverne@ernestines.ca
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                                    | Service Description: | The program supports children and youth at the shelter to overcome the trauma of witnessing or being abused. This is done through counselling, encouraging self-expression and creativity, establishing routine, and unlearning unhealthy behaviours 
 The Child and Youth program is designed to give clients a supportive environment where they can express themselves safely. The program’s activities include:
 
 Homework ClubsReading CirclesArts and CraftsSelf-Esteem ExercisesMother and Child ActivitiesOne-on-One TimeCamp activities
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | None | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | No referral required | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | For children, and youth at the shelter who have experienced violence and abuse | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; Many other languages | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | Interpretation | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Greater Toronto Area | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 11/5/2024 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=216909 | 
                                
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