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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0039 | Last Modified: 17 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | IYSN |
| Website | transformingyouth.ca/ |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Cyndy Forsyth; Phone: 519-546-8411; Email: cyndy@transformingyouth.ca |
| Description (Site) | Current sites: Fergus (900 Tower St. S); Erin (10 Thompson Cres.) Proposed IYSN sites (initial phase of implementation) in Minto, Shelldale Family Gateway (Guelph), CMHA Waterloo Wellington, University of Guelph, Guelph YMCA YWCA. |
| Site Location | Seven Sites: 3 sites in Wellington County, 4 in Guelph |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Partnership of service organizations and volunteers under the leadership of the Rotary Club of Guelph that aims to provide guidance and support to youth through access to integrated programs and services. Envisions a more effective health and social service system through integration and collaboration to meet the needs of youth in the region. |
| Description (Service) | Collaborative project of over 30 organizations to build an integrated network of sites offering a continuum of youth-centred services, supports and programming. * integrated approach through multiple sites in rural and urban locations * phased implementation of integrated spaces/services * equitable and inclusive access through in-person and virtual services * primary care, mental health and substance use services * education/training, employment and career support, outreach, counselling and peer-to-peer programs Partnership Table members include Integrated Youth Services Network, Rotary Club of Guelph, YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, Guelph Community Foundation, University of Guelph, Minto Mental Health, East Wellington Community Services, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington and Shelldate Family Gateway. Funds managed by the Guelph Community Foundation (primary funding partner) |
| Hours | Hours vary |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 26 year(s) Youth and families in Wellington County and Guelph |
| Application | Visit website for information. For details on how to donate, contact Kaili@transformingyouth.ca |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - to access services |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Donations ; Foundation |
| Resources | Youth Resources |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Youth Issues ; Youth Centres |
