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Organization:
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National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA - Employment, Enterprise and Newcomer Services - Youth Gambling Awareness Program
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Phone Numbers:
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613-237-1320 ext 5170
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Toll-Free:
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Ontario Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-230-3505
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Fax:
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613-788-5051
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Address:
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180 Argyle Ave
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1B7
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Intersection:
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O'Connor St and Catherine St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible
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Hours:
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Office Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * program hours flexible
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Executives:
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Tony Pacheco - President and Chief Executive Officer
613-237-1320 ext 5025 * tony.pacheco@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca
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Contacts:
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Catherine Bernatchez - Youth Outreach Worker
Andrew Peck - Director, Entreprise Centre
613-788-5001 ext 4453
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Service Description:
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Free service designed to help youth, and those who work with or influence youth * identifies and deals with potentially addictive behaviours like gambling.
Working directly with youth, parents, teachers, or other health professionals, services provided:
* Prevention and education programs to help reduce the potential harm associated with youth gambling, including curriculum support and risk assessments
* Community awareness sessions, including presentations to schools and youth organizations
* Information that will help weigh the costs and benefits of gambling
* Decision-making and coping strategies that will help clients remain a responsible member of the community
* Referral to gambling treatment services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call to apply.
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Open to youth 8-24 years of age, their parents and professionals working with youth
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area(s) Served:
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Ottawa (City of)
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This information was last completely updated on 10/28/2011 |
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