Programs

Our programs are the cornerstones to our success.

Our programs and methodology, which were designed to reduce crime and recidivism, are truly effective. We enable youth to develop skills, and make choices that will contribute to their wholesome growth and development.

We help those youth that are in trouble with the courts. In addition, our programs succeed in preventing those who are at risk from getting in trouble with the law in the first place. By teaching life skills, we provide youth with the skills they need to become active contributing members of the community.

We offer over twenty different programs, in the following areas:

Health Management

Substance Awareness / Addiction: Teaches youth the causes of drug abuse and addictions, as well as steps to manage the problem
Healthy Sexuality: Teaches concepts such as consent, responsibility, accountability and respect
Health Care: Teaches nutrition and personal hygiene
Home Economics: Teaches nutrition skills

Life Skills

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.
Healthy Lifestyles: Addresses negative behaviour and explores alternative choices
12-Step Program: Teaches youth to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, which allows participants to empower themselves through faith
Understanding Violence: Assists youth in understanding the origins of violence and explores alternatives to the use of violence
Literacy Program: Teaches youth to read, write, and understand what they read
Life Administration: Teaches youth a variety of skills such as budgeting, community contacts, decision making, searching for housing, and basic maintenance skills
Life Skills: Teaches conflict resolution, social interaction, relationships and communication skills

Coping Skills

Self Awareness: Teaches self-esteem, assertiveness, self-image and warning signs of depression
Anger Management: Teaches young people ways to prevent anger, as well as how to manage stressful situations
Dating & Relationships: Teaches youth how to develop healthy and pro-social relationships into their lives
Sexual Assault Support Centre: Offers community counselors for those in need

Recreation

Arts & Crafts: Permits youth to think in abstractions and practice effective use of leisure time
Recreation Program: Allows participants to practice effective use of leisure time

Employment

Employment Education: Teaches job search and job retention skills. Provides youth with the tools to complete their high school education and become productive members in the workforce. Participants may earn academic credits toward their high school diplomas.

Society

Community Awareness: Provides information on topics and services in the community

Religion

Religion: Focuses on morals and values

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

The Youth Net teen drop-in centre offers several programs which:

• Teach socially responsible peer interactions and friendships
• Promote emotional stability
• Teach coping skills
• Teach communication and expression

Youth Net offers a music program, a drop in program, and a Teens Alive program, which includes a worship service.

If you would like more information about any of our programs, contact Golden Opportunities for Youth by e-mail at info@gofy.org or at (613) 745-7040.

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