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Organization:
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Jaku Konbit - Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker Program
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Address:
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The Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Ave, Room 215
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6H5
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Map
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Intersection:
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Bronson Ave and Lisgar St
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Executives:
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Ken Campbell - President
Barbara Wilson - Treasurer
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Service Description:
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Supports positive development and outcomes for Afro-Caribbean youth by offering assessments, short-term counselling, resource navigation, referral and follow-up services
Program and services include, but are not limited to:
- identifying needs, barriers, strengths, aspirations and goals
- providing short-term counselling to youth and their families
- building cultural identity through community engagement
- fostering self-confidence, and resilience skills
- referral to local resources in areas of housing, employment, education, mental health, and recreation
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Application:
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Call, email for more information, or visit website for self-referral and referral forms
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 12 to 21 years old
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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