Q: One-to-one counselling and support groups for individuals, families and seniors living in our community. The impact is improved mental health and personal well-being such as improved self-esteem, a sense of purpose, life satisfaction, improved coping or problem-solving skills, improved management of emotions and interpersonal relationships.

2,576 people accessed counselling services .

Q: Rides for seniors and people with mobility and health issues who cannot drive, enabling them to access services and remain independent and part of their community.

2,187 clients where provided with transportation .

Q: Counselling, advocacy and reintegration planning to people who are incarcerated. Clients usually seek counselling to address issues such as trauma, mental health and addictions.

155 men accessed this service .

Q: Shelter for at risk youth, along with wrap around support to help find access to stable housing, increase independence and increased functioning in their lives through life skills training.

66 youth aged 16–24 accessed shelter .

Q: Meals delivered that assisted people to maintain proper nutrition, health, independence and human contact, decreasing their social isolation.

36 seniors and people with disabilities received meals .

Question 1

Counselling and support for women and children who have witnessed and experienced domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

77 children participated in the program.

Question 2

One-to-one counselling and support groups for individuals, families and seniors living in our community.  The impact is improved mental health and personal well-being such as improved self-esteem, a sense of purpose, life satisfaction, improved coping or problem-solving skills, improved management of emotions and interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

2,576 people accessed counselling services.

Question 3

Working with women and service providers in Huron Park, Dungannon and Brussels areas to enhance the quality of life for themselves, their families and to strengthen their communities.

Accepted Answer

154 women as well as service providers.

Question 4

Rides for seniors and people with mobility and health issues who cannot drive, enabling them to access services and remain independent and part of their community.

Accepted Answer

2,187 clients where provided with transportation.

Question 5

Emergency shelter and wrap around supports for women and their children who are victims of abuse and trauma. Public education throughout the community regarding domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

61 individual women and children stayed at the emergency shelter.

Question 6

Food skills programming to educate about cooking healthy food with simple, inexpensive ingredients enabling families to avoid more expensive, processed foods.

Accepted Answer

282 individuals participated in food skills programming.

Question 7

Financial support for youth to participate in organized recreation, arts and sport activities, enabling them to perform better scholastically, socially and grow into healthier adults.

Accepted Answer

270 children were helped with registration, accessed equipment or provided with transportation to participate in an activity.

Question 8

Counselling, advocacy and reintegration planning to people who are incarcerated. Clients usually seek counselling to address issues such as trauma, mental health and addictions.

Accepted Answer

155 men accessed this service.

Question 9

Shelter for at risk youth, along with wrap around support to help find access to stable housing, increase independence and increased functioning in their lives through life skills training.

Accepted Answer

66 youth aged 16–24 accessed shelter.

Question 10

Meals delivered that assisted people to maintain proper nutrition, health, independence and human contact, decreasing their social isolation.

Accepted Answer

36 seniors and people with disabilities received meals.

Question 11

Financial assistance for individuals unable to afford health, fitness and recreation programming options in our community.

Accepted Answer

24 individuals received membership assistance.

Question 12

Job entry and workplace training helping those that face barriers to employment.

Accepted Answer

29 individuals helped to employment.

Question 13

Providing youth with a safe and inclusive space to socialize and build positive relationships, encourage development, increase physical opportunities and reinforce positive play.

Accepted Answer

178 youth in St Marys and 96 youth in West Perth accessed their local youth centre.

Question 14

Safe and affordable transportation for medical appointments, social activities, errands/shopping and adult day programs, allowing clients to remain independent and socially connected.

Accepted Answer

749 individual clients accessed transportation.

Question 15

Mediation, counselling, advocacy, life skills training, case management and independent living supports for youth with limited or absent parental support. Improving their mental health and personal well-being, coping and decision-making skills and school achievement.

Accepted Answer

46 youth helped.

Question 16

Child and youth mentorship.

Accepted Answer

36 children and youth in North Perth and 41 children and youth in North Huron were matched with a mentor.

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