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Youth Center
Programs
Through participation in activities, our youth become aware of the options available to them for support, education and training. All programs, activities and services are funnelled through 5 main program areas. Each of these areas engage youth in various programs and activities to arm them with the knowledge, experience, skills and support that will build their personal skills, and increase their resiliency, to have hope for the future. The following is a brief outline of each program area:
 
Physical Activity, Health and Safety
Sports & Recreational Activities; Fitness Programs; Life Skills and Wellness training; Personal Safety and Empowerment; Nutrition and Dinner Program.
 
Leadership & Volunteering
Leadership training; Girls Club; Guys Club; Youth Advisory Committee; Community Volunteers Program.
 
Social Development
Movie Nights; Games; Dances; Chat Nights; Workshops.
 
Career & Skills Development
Skills Link Programs; Basic Computer Training;Employment Resource Centre; Scholastic Enrichment Program; Job and Volunteer Opportunities Postings; Peer-to-Peer Support Program; Tutoring.
 
Community, Youth Justice and Crisis Referral Services for Youth
Community Outreach; Homelessness Support Program; Crisis Support; Advocacy Services; Diversion Program for Youth-at-Risk; Community Service Order Program; and Referrals (to local youth serving agencies).
LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING
 
Services
CPDYC has developed a new partnership with the CPHC Family Health Team. Community and Primary Health Care - Mobile Unit provides FREE primary health care to those people who do not have access to a family physician or nurse practitioner.

Services provided range from: blood pressure checks; blood testing; immunizations; prenatal care; smoking cessation counseling; information of healthy life style (i.e. physical activity, exercise and weight loss); and physical assessments, treatment and diagnosis of acute and chronic conditions.

A Nurse Practitioner and team in the Mobile Unit (health clinic) visit the Youth Centre on Mill Street once a month to see anyone who needs to discuss health issues with a professional.
Hours of Operation
Youth Centre - 4pm to 9pm
Skills Link Program - 8am to 4pm
Closed on weekends
Contact Information
 
Location Address:
25 Mill Street
Carleton Place, ON
K7C 1T8
 
Mailing Address:
Carleton Place and District Youth Centre
c/o 15 Coleman Street
Carleton Place, ON
K7C 4N9
 
Phone: 613-257-8901
Fax: 613-257-8847
Program Information: programs@cpyouthcentre.org
Youth Employment Training Program Information: skillslink@cpyouthcentre.org
 
Employees:
Meghan Lepine Executive Director meghan.lepine@cpyouthcentre.org
Darryl Lake Youth Service Program Supervisor darryl.lake@cpyouthcentre.org
Bonnie Stienberg Skills Link Project Co-ordinator bonnie.stienberg@cpyouthcentre.org