1. Mission
1.1. "To ensure children and youth in Northumberland County have the opportunity to develope a positive social and emotional foundation through accessible mental health, youth justice, and prosocial programs and services"
1.1.1. ...all should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential
2. Other information
2.1. Not for profit charitable organization
2.1.1. services provided for free
2.1.2. donations are essential to running the programs
2.2. Volunteerism
2.2.1. Application Process, including criminal reference check, personal interview, and training
2.2.2. Current Opportunities: Bingo volunteer, board member, fund development committee, event volunteer, group programs assistant/table coach, guitar teacher or assistant, finance committee member, READbound Tutor, Youth Justice Committee
2.2.3. Students who volunteer or mentor can earn their required volunteer hours
3. Organization Values:
3.1. Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Ripple-Effect
3.2. Committed to principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Child and Family Services Act
4. 2021-2025 Strategic Overview
4.1. 1) Strengthen their culture, diversity, and succession
4.2. 3) Extend their communications reach
4.3. 2) Leverage their collective impact
4.4. 4) Elevate their decision making through effective use of data
5. Diversity and Inclusion
5.1. -there is an emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming space for all to succeed and have access
5.2. Example through modelling- they model through their staffing and treatment of staff what they expect of students and others
5.2.1. the development of a diversity and inclusivity policy
5.2.2. diverse representation among staff and governance
5.2.3. leveraging brand voice for clients and positive change
5.3. Progress
5.3.1. -all management and governance roles held by women
5.3.2. all staff have access to training and development
5.3.3. equal opportunity employer
6. Programs and Services: supportive and proactive, empower children/youth/families, private and confidential, options for resources and programming
6.1. Mental Health Services
6.1.1. Counselling, Group Programming, Collaborative 14 and under Intervention Program (CUIP)
6.1.1.1. Walk-in counselling clinic, rural outreach clinic
6.1.1.2. Group Programs: Emotional Self-Regulation, CHOICES, On-TRAC, Self-Esteem Workshop, Recreational Programs
6.2. Youth Justice Services
6.2.1. Youth Justice Diversion, Youth Mental Health Court Worker
6.2.1.1. Extrajudicial measures, extrajudicial sanctions, reintegrative support services
6.3. Child & Youth Services
6.3.1. Trusteeship, Literacy and Learning, Guitar Lessons, Group Programming
6.3.1.1. READbound, homework club, same group programs
6.4. Family Wellness Hub
6.4.1. Triple P-Positive Parenting Program, Family Check Up, Family Connections, Collaborative 14 & Under Intervention Program (CUIP), Caregiver Support Group (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)
6.4.1.1. Positive Parenting Northumberland, Family Check-Up, Everyday Parenting, FASD Caregiver Support Group
7. Access Services: Services are accessed through a referral process
7.1. Who can Refer? You can make a referral for yourself, for your child, or professionals can refer a client
8. Mission
8.1. "To ensure children and youth in Northumberland County have the opportunity to develope a positive social and emotional foundation through accessible mental health, youth justice, and prosocial programs and services"
8.1.1. ...all should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential