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Phone Numbers:
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Administration: 416-743-1733
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Address:
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c/o Sharlene Tygesen
PO Box 141, Station B
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 5K9
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Map
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Location:
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Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
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Accessibility Notes:
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Barrier-free washrooms, elevator, ramps
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Hours:
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Service | Administration | |
| Sun | 24 hours | - |
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| Mon | 24 hours | 10am-5:30pm | |
| Tue | 24 hours | 10am-5:30pm | |
| Wed | 24 hours | 10am-5:30pm | |
| Thu | 24 hours | 10am-5:30pm | |
| Fri | 24 hours | 10am-5:30pm | Open |
| Sat | 24 hours | - |
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Executives:
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Sharlene Tygesen - Executive Director
416-743-1733 ext 2012 * sharlene@ernestines.ca
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Service Description:
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The program supports children and youth at the shelter to overcome the trauma of witnessing or being abused. This is done through counselling, encouraging self-expression and creativity, establishing routine, and unlearning unhealthy behaviours
The Child and Youth program is designed to give clients a supportive environment where they can express themselves safely. The program’s activities include:
- Homework Clubs
- Reading Circles
- Arts and Crafts
- Self-Esteem Exercises
- Mother and Child Activities
- One-on-One Time
- Camp activities
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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For children, and youth at the shelter who have experienced violence and abuse
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Languages:
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English * Many other languages
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation
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