Facilities

Golden Opportunities For Youth operates a youth drop-in centre and sponsors three youth homes:

Fairbairn House (Ottawa)
Maison de mon Père (Cornwall)
Talitha House (Ottawa)
Youth-Net drop-in centre (Cornwall)

 

Fairbairn House is a 10-bed open custody home for 16 and 17 year old male young offenders.

Program Methodology:

Fairbairn House delivers programming through a Personal Life Management grid. Opportunities are provided for youth to identify their needs and to develop and practice skills needed to be contributing members of the community.

Programs focus on the following:

• Pro-social decision making
• Self responsibility
• Self regulation
• Problem solving
• Values, beliefs and attitudes

Programs offered at Fairbairn House

Healthy Lifestyles: Addresses negative behaviour and explores alternative choices
Community Awareness: Provides information on topics and services in the community
Arts & Crafts: Permits youths to think in abstractions and practice effective use of leisure time
12-Step Program: Teaches youth to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, which allows participants to empower themselves through faith
Healthy Sexuality: Teaches concepts such as consent, responsibility, accountability and respect
Understanding Violence: Assists youth in understanding the origins of violence and explores alternatives to the use of violence
Recreation Program: Allows youths to practice effective use of leisure time
Literacy Program: Teaches youth to read, write, and understand what they read
Employment Education: Provides job search and job retention skills (Participants may earn academic credits toward their high school diplomas)

Contact Fairbairn House
Patrick Slack, Director
patrick.slack@gofy.org
Phone/Fax: 613-721-0329

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Maison de mon Père is an 8-bed open custody facility housing 16 and 17 year old male youths.

Programs offered at Maison de mon Père

Clarica Parenting Program: Teaches the management of anger and stress and the use of community resources.
Sears Independent Learning Education Program: Through a series of self-assigned learning modules, teaches the reading and comprehension skills required to learn effectively.
Anger Management: Teaches young people ways to prevent anger, as well as how to manage stressful situations
Substance Awareness: Teaches youth what leads to drug abuse, as well as steps to manage the problem
Dating & Relationships: Teaches youth how to develop a healthy and pro-social relationships into their lives
Employment Education: Provides youth with the tools to complete their high school education and become productive members in the workforce
Life Administration: Teaches youth a variety of skills such as budgeting, community contacts, decision making, searching for housing, and basic maintenance skills

Maison de mon Père also utilizes programs in the community, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and recreation services, to name only a few.

Contact Maison de mon Père
Dave Wood, Director
dave.wood@gofy.org
Tel: 613-938-2799
Fax: 613-938-6788

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Talitha House is a 6-bed open custody home for 16 and 17 year old female young offenders.

Programs offered at Talitha House

Addictions Program: Assists young women in becoming aware of the causes of their addiction
Life Skills: Teaches conflict resolution, social interaction, relationships and communication skills
Home Economics: Teaches nutrition skills
Sexual Assault Support Centre: Offers community counselors for those in need
Health Care: Teaches nutrition and personal hygiene
Parenting: Teaches the management of anger and stress and the use of community resources
Religion: Focuses on morals and values
Self Awareness: Teaches esteem, assertiveness, self-image and warning signs of depression

Contact Talitha House:

Brenda Kelly, Director
brenda.kelly@gofy.org
Tel: 613-820-7109
Fax: 613-820-8269

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Youth Net is a teen drop-in centre which is open to all teenagers. It offers several programs, which teach socially responsible peer interactions and friendships, promote emotional stability, teach coping skills and teach communication and expression.

Philosophy Statement

In our Youth Net program we hope to build the leaders for the next generation who are sure of their values, convictions and abilities. We look to support youth physically, intellectually, spiritually and emotionally, thereby equipping them to face the challenges of the future.

Youth Net programs

Tuesday
3:30 to 5:30 pm, Drop-In Program: Pool and ping pong tables, music, videos and refreshments

Thursday
3:30 to 5:30 pm, Drop-In Program: Pool and ping pong tables, music, videos and refreshments
8:00 pm, Music Program

Saturday
7:00 pm, Teens Alive Program (includes a worship service).

Contact Youth Net:

Tom Pulin, Director
tom.pulin@gofy.org
Tel: 613-937-3737

If you are interested in more information about any of our facilities, contact Golden Opportunities for Youth by e-mail, or at (613) 745-7040.

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