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Program:
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Youth Programs and Services - Prevention - Building Resiliency in Girls (BRG)
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Phone Numbers:
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905-624-1755 ext 425 * BRG Group Facilitator: Phone/Text: 416-627-3701
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Fax:
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905-459-1322
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Address:
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44 Peel Centre Dr, Suite 200
Brampton, ON
L6T 4B5
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Intersection:
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Queen St E and Dixie Rd
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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, Tue 9am-8pm, Wed-Fri 9am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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A gender-responsive prevention/intervention based program that serves to address the social, emotional and cultural needs of adolescent girls
respond to issues such as social isolation, violence, poor self-esteem, distorted body image as well as high risk behaviour and is designed to build self-esteem, foster pro-social behaviours, develop personal and collective skills, establish meaningful relationships and cultivate a healthy female identity
run in a group format, consisting 8-12 weekly sessions that run approximately 1-2 hours in length. This structured support model counters social isolation by providing at-risk youth in the community with a safe and confidential space in which they can share their personal experiences and express their emotions through discussion and creative activities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call Group Facilitator
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Girls or those who identify as a girl between the ages of 12-18
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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9/12/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=222382
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