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Program:
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Youth - Breakthrough Intervention Program
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Phone Numbers:
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905-790-8482
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Fax:
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905-790-8488
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Address:
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263 Queen St E, Unit 10
Brampton, ON
L6W 4K6
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Intersection:
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Rutherford Rd S and Queen St E
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Location:
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Brampton (Queen St Corridor)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Executives:
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Ahmed Iqbal - Executive Director
ahmed.iqbal@bmccentre.org
Jimena Merlo - Director, Programs and Services
905-790-8482 ext 304 * jimena.merlo@bmccentre.org
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Service Description:
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Works with young adults who are directly or indirectly involved in crimes related to guns, gangs, and human trafficking. Addresses the risk factors that make young adults vulnerable to violence, including exposure to family and friends involved in gangs; early onset of delinquent behaviors; substance use; lack of meaningful job opportunities; academic failure; lack of social and economic opportunities
Brings together community partners, when and if needed, in order to provide a continuum of intervention services that will engage and divert young adults who are currently facing charges. Engaging young adults in the development of an individualized care plan is an integral part of the Team Approach process. The program’s main components: Victim’s Impact, Education, Employment, Mental Health/Trauma, Housing, Problem Solving and Substance use
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Young adults between the ages of 18 and 39 years, living in Peel, directly or indirectly involved in crimes related to guns, gangs, and human trafficking
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Arabic ; Bengali ; Bosnian ; Dari ; Farsi(Persian) ; Hindi ; Gujarati ; Punjabi ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swahili ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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12/5/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=179005
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