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What is the organization’s role and what services and supports does the organization provide?

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What is the organization’s role and what services and supports does the organization provide?

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AYSP is operated by a vibrant group of upbeat, caring professionals and volunteers whose goals are dedicated to assisting children, youth, and families in coping with mental health and/or justice challenges, realizing their potential, and contributing to their communities within an equity-based framework.
They take a client-centered, strength-based approach and believe that with the right assistance, anyone can attain their full potential. They strive to engage all children, youth, and families in a culturally sensitive, non-judgmental, and courteous manner.

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AYSP is committed to applying restorative principles to guarantee the rights of those who have been hurt, clients, and communities are honoured, with a focus on juvenile reintegration and rehabilitation. While valuing "diversity, inclusivity, and persons from all ethno racial groups, abilities and sexual and gender identities. AYSP is committed to anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles, with the expectation that the framework is reflected in the work they do.''

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Associated Youth Services of Peel AYSP strives to provide programs and services from a systemic perspective that are evidence-based and evidence-informed. Which allows them to partner with other service providers, including those in the areas of child welfare, children’s mental health, education, and justice to provide well-coordinated services for the community.

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Ministry of Health

Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services

United Way Greater Toronto

All services are provided free of charge to residents of the service community.
They work with anyone under 18 and living in the catchment area

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a wide range of knowledge and professional experience to their work with children, youth, adults, and families. The staff includes Social Workers, Child and Youth Workers, and Social Service Workers from diverse backgrounds. The staff are committed to ongoing professional development to ensure a high quality of service is provided to children, youth, adults, and families.
Parents, teachers, guidance councilors, special education staff, and or child services can refer children or youths but is not necessary as they have an open policy.

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AYSP offer services under 4 major Categories

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AYSP offer services under 4 major Categories

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Family Programs-for children and youth, ages 0-17 years, and their families.

Youth Programs- for youth who are struggling with mental health and substance use issues, housing, transitions to adult services, and for youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+

Youth Justice Programs -for youth involved in the Youth Justice System.

Groups - parenting groups for parents/caregivers, and various support and educational groups for youth throughout the year.

For more information on AYSP please visit their website @https://www.aysp.ca/programming/  or
ASSOCIATED YOUTH SERVICES OF PEEL

160 Traders Blvd. E. Suite 100

Mississauga, Ontario

L4Z 3K7

TELEPHONE (TOLL FREE):

1.800.762.8377

TELEPHONE:

905.890.5222