Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) Peer Support Program for Youth with Disabilities
If you would like to find out and:
* YOU are a Youth between the ages of 18-29.
* YOU would like to meet other individuals with disabilities who have similar interests.
* YOU would like an opportunity to build on your skills or share yours with others (ie. Community Networking, Independent Choices, Career Paths, Leadership Skills).
* YOU would like the opportunity to be encouraged and supported in a safe comfortable environment.
Time: Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Contact: Crystal Williams for up to date schedules and locations for the YOU Group meetings.
Diner Club
* Once per month the YOU Group will be going out to dinner at a local restaurant or making a meal. This further enhances the social networking of the group in the community, and supporting growth of independent living skills.
For more community resources for youth with a variety of disabilities please contact Crystal Williams BSW RSW at ILV, or e-mail her at crystal@ilvernon.ca
Friendship Peer Support meets Thursdays 12:30-3:00 pm
* Meet with other individuals with disabilities for social support.
* A variety of games are played.
* Are free to come & go at your own pleasure.
* YOU are a Youth between the ages of 18-29.
* YOU would like to meet other individuals with disabilities who have similar interests.
* YOU would like an opportunity to build on your skills or share yours with others (ie. Community Networking, Independent Choices, Career Paths, Leadership Skills).
* YOU would like the opportunity to be encouraged and supported in a safe comfortable environment.
Time: Tuesdays @ 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Contact: Crystal Williams for up to date schedules and locations for the YOU Group meetings.
Diner Club
* Once per month the YOU Group will be going out to dinner at a local restaurant or making a meal. This further enhances the social networking of the group in the community, and supporting growth of independent living skills.
For more community resources for youth with a variety of disabilities please contact Crystal Williams BSW RSW at ILV, or e-mail her at crystal@ilvernon.ca
Friendship Peer Support meets Thursdays 12:30-3:00 pm
* Meet with other individuals with disabilities for social support.
* A variety of games are played.
* Are free to come & go at your own pleasure.
Details
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
12-25
Eligibility
N/A
Locations
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