Community Support Program
Eligibility
As part of the introduction to the new Youth Criminal Justice Act, funding was provided in 2004 through the federal government’s Youth Justice Renewal Fund, the provincial government’s Department of Health and Community Services and Eastern Health. Operating directly from the Home for Youth the Community Support Program expands on the current level of supervision and support being offered to youth returning from custody to the community.
Referrals are made through Eastern Health on a prioritized basis:
- Youth on Community Supervision
- Youth on deferred custody orders
- Youth on supervised probation
- Youth identified as being at risk of entering the custody system or identified as requiring supportive intervention
Working exclusively after 4:00 P.M., staff of this program enhance the ‘after hours’ supervision and support to youth and their families. This program also provides supportive counselling to improve youth’s educational and vocational opportunities as well as supportive involvement in prosocial extracurricular activities.
Contact Information
Coordinator: Don VincentTel: (709) 364-1330
Fax: (709) 364-1306