| Record #: NIA4247 |
Last Modified: 28 Jan 2013 |
Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2013 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | The goal of the program is to implement a prevention and education program designed to reduce the potential harm associated with youth gambling * addresses the needs of youth aged 8-24 years and people who influence and work with young people * community awareness sessions * interactive presentations to schools and organizations that work with youth * educational workshops for parents, teachers and health professionals and agencies/organizations that work with youth * also provides referrals to gambling treatment services * presentations focus on decision making, coping strategies and asset development * all services are free |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm * Services Evenings and Weekends By Appointment |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Ages: 8 year(s) - 24 year(s) |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None ; None |
| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Intersection | Bunting Rd and Welland Ave |
| Office Phone | 289-213-4869 (Direct) * 905-684-3500 (Office) |
| Website | ymcaofniagara.org/programs/gambling.html |
| Primary Contact | Nikki Anderson, Youth Outreach Worker; Phone: 289-213-4869 * 905-684-3500 ext 442; Email: ygap@ymcaofniagara.ca |
| Primary Executive | Deanna D'Elia, Director of Employment & Necomer Services; Phone: 905-684-3500 ext 422; Email: ddelia@ymcaofniagara.ca |
| Other Details |
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| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2003 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health Promotion |
| Subjects |
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| Subjects | Addictions ; Counselling ; Education ; Gambling ; Youth |
| Broader Terms | Age groups ; Disorders ; Games ; Health ; Recreation ; Recreational activities |
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