Dufferin Mall Youth ServicesTurning Point

Toronto, CanadaBYPH

May 2008

Focus

• Offers culturally sensitive, storefront, counseling & community support services to Youth aged 12-24 years and their families

• Joint mall – community project

• Hours are 10 am to 6 pm daily

• Funded via donation of services & resources from partner agencies

Services - 1

• Employment assistance (resumes, preparation for interviews . . .)

• Housing (help locating apartments, tenant rights . . .)

• Recreation programs (yoga, dance, art)• Youth led events (discussion groups,

open mike events)• Workshops on diverse topics• Life Skills Group (for youth in crime)

Key Features

• Full-time Coordinator

• Partner agencies contribute social workers on rotational basis

• Large group of volunteers (retired or unemployed professionals)

• Youth actively involved in planning & development of services