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Program:
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Black Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW)
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Phone Numbers:
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905-460-9514/647-553-9514
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Address:
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10 Gillingham Dr, Unit 308
Brampton, ON
L6X 5A5
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Map
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Intersection:
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Main St N and Bovaird Dr W
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 9am-5pm | |
| Tue | 9am-5pm | |
| Wed | 9am-5pm | |
| Thu | 9am-5pm | |
| Fri | 9am-5pm | |
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Executives:
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Wambui Karanja - Executive Director
905-460-9514 ext 224 * wkaranja@africancommunityservices.org
Jeff Msanji - Associate Executive Director
647-384-9514 * msangij@africancommunityservices.org
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Service Description:
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Provides intensive one-on-one support to black youth and their families to address their needs. Offers a range of services including short-term counselling and support services. Liaises with Youth Outreach Worker to identify youth who may require additional, more intensive services and refer them to appropriate services in the community
- deliver one-on-one intensive support to Black youth and their families
- address underlying needs through counseling and connection to resources
- enhance youth’s ability to manage challenges and transition through the Stages of Change model
Culturally relevant, strength based interventions that serve as a critical resource in bridging gaps in support for Black youth, empowering them to overcome systemic barriers and thrive within their communities
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Black youth ages 12-25 years and their families
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Languages:
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English * Arabic * Fanti * Ga * Somali * Swahili * Twi
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