Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Site: Guelph Office - Chancellors Way
Service: Bridges out of Poverty
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MHC0013 | Last Modified: 20 Feb 2019 | Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Circles Initiative of Guelph-Wellington ; WDG Public Health |
| Office Phone | Toll free 1-800-265-7293 |
| Fax | 519-836-7215 |
| Website | circlesgw.ca |
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| Primary Contact | Elaine Weir, Bridges Facilitator; Phone: 1-800-265-7293 ext 4395 |
| Alternate Contact | Louise Brooks, Health Promotion Specialist; Phone: 1-800-265-7293 ext 4358 |
| Alternate Executive | Andrea Roberts, Director of Family Health and Health Analytics; Phone: 1-800-265-7293 ext 4335 |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Edinburgh Rd S and Stone Rd W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Framework for professionals in all community sectors that addresses the causes of poverty and increases understanding of the hidden rules and culture of poverty * helps to build relationships to create a sustainable community Bridges Out of Poverty, created by Dr Ruby Payne, is based on the following components: * economic lens * definition of poverty * inequalities in access to resources * relationships of mutual respect * people in all classes and sectors need to participate in decision-making * mental models of poverty * stabilizing the environment, removal of barriers and building resources * addressing all causes of poverty * building long-term support * building sustainable communities where everyone can live well |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | For information, or to request a presentation, call 1-800-265-7293 ext 4395 or visit Circles Guelph Wellington |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Resources | Elaine Weir is a Certified Bridges Trainer. |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Hunger/Poverty Action Groups ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Poverty Issues |
