Orientation Programs; (detailed schedule of Targeted psychosocial group sessions with Yazidi Clients; services by schools Cross-cultural Activities-running hands on session in available) classrooms/recess/lunch to tackle issues around bullying/diversity/xenophobia; Family Events-Connect families to school/provide sessions on info and orientation Community connectors can also help with: Assist with School Registration, intake and assessments Link families to schools i.e. relevant school events Home Visits and referrals Assist with Behavior support/Crisis response Lunch Support-with clients who needs additional assistance Interpretation-communicate with families-problem solve/supports One on One Psychosocial support Client case management (Observation and Assessment to support client needs) Consult daily with school staff-collaborate on client support Other Comments Currently working with 47 primary aged children; 13 middle years; 26 senior years Agency YMCA-YWCA of WPG Contact person/s email Location Target Audience Interpretation and phone number (Age groups) services provided by your agency Carla Kowal After-school program at Newcomer youth age Provided by schools. (204)996-8537 Downtown YMCA-YWCA 13-21 Can be provided when necessary School-based program currently in partnership with RETSD Programs date and time A brief description of programs and services (start and end date ) Flexible-ongoing Newcomer Youth Wellness Program (detailed program description available) Provides facilitated well-being enhancement workshops, informal supportive counselling, group mentorship, and recreation opportunities to immigrant and refugee youth who are interested in exploring the concepts of mental wellness. These activities integrate physical activity, psycho-social education, creative expression, mindfulness, storytelling, grounding techniques, strategies for coping with stress, various forms of resilience building, identity building, and cross-cultural understanding. All services are recovery oriented, trauma informed and culturally appropriate. Groups are separated by age and gender to promote feelings of safety and openness, as well as to cater to the unique needs of different youth. The Newcomer Youth Wellness program also provides youth
(detailed schedule of services by schools available) Orientation Programs; Targeted psychosocial group sessions with Yazidi Clients; Cross-cultural Activities-running hands on session in classrooms/recess/lunch to tackle issues around bullying/diversity/xenophobia; Family Events-Connect families to school/provide sessions on info and orientation Community connectors can also help with: Assist with School Registration, intake and assessments Link families to schools i.e. relevant school events Home Visits and referrals Assist with Behavior support/Crisis response Lunch Support-with clients who needs additional assistance Interpretation-communicate with families-problem solve/supports One on One Psychosocial support Client case management (Observation and Assessment to support client needs) Consult daily with school staff-collaborate on client support Other Comments Currently working with 47 primary aged children; 13 middle years; 26 senior years Agency YMCA-YWCA of WPG Contact person/s email and phone number Location Target Audience (Age groups) Interpretation services provided by your agency Carla Kowal (204)996-8537 After-school program at Downtown YMCA-YWCA School-based program currently in partnership with RETSD Newcomer youth age 13-21 Provided by schools. Can be provided when necessary Programs date and time (start and end date ) A brief description of programs and services Flexible-ongoing Newcomer Youth Wellness Program (detailed program description available) Provides facilitated well-being enhancement workshops, informal supportive counselling, group mentorship, and recreation opportunities to immigrant and refugee youth who are interested in exploring the concepts of mental wellness. These activities integrate physical activity, psycho-social education, creative expression, mindfulness, storytelling, grounding techniques, strategies for coping with stress, various forms of resilience building, identity building, and cross-cultural understanding. All services are recovery oriented, trauma informed and culturally appropriate. Groups are separated by age and gender to promote feelings of safety and openness, as well as to cater to the unique needs of different youth. The Newcomer Youth Wellness program also provides youth