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John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka

Site: Orillia - 17 Colborne St E

Service: Non-Residential Attendance Centre - North Simcoe

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Record #: BAR2300
Last Modified: 07 Feb 2025
Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2025

Contacts

E-Mail contact@jhssm.ca
Website johnhoward.on.ca/muskoka/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhowardsimcoemuskoka/
Primary Contact Sydney Margarit, Youth Justice Case Manager; Phone: 705-816-0237; Email: smargarit@jhssm.ca
Alternate Contact Alana Short, Youth Justice Case Manager; Phone: 705-828-2939; Email: ashort@jhssm.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
17 Colborne St E, Unit 109
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 1T4
Intersection West Street N and Colborne St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Provides community programming to youth (ages 12-17) to help them become accountable for their actions by addressing the risk factors that have led to their involvement in the justice system

  • provides community programming consistent with the principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
  • model facilitates the effective use of sentencing alternatives provided by the legislation; specifically, probation disposition, diversion, and deferred custody through supervision
  • Goal of programming is to develop positive attitudes, behaviours and social skills, improve school performance, and create positive linkages to the community through recreation and employment skills
  • programming covers a wide range of topics, including: anger and how to regulate emotions, anxiety, depression, bullying, navigating relationships, self-esteem, mindfulness, school supports, substance use, life skills & independent living, coping and communication skills, and more

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours Hours vary, call for information
Areas Served Collingwood ; Midland ; Orillia
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: Ages: 12 year(s) - 17 year(s)
  • Youth who currently on a youth diversion or probation order and have been referred to us by their youth diversion worker (through CMHA or EFry), or by their youth probation officer
Application Referral - Court, Probation, Diversion Programs
Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Juvenile/Youth Delinquency Diversion Counselling
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