Geography served:
Peel, Dufferin, Halton and West Toronto
Target population:
Includes children, youth and their families that are dependent upon program
Age range is 18 year(s) and under
Organization description:
Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) was established and incorporated as a non-profit organization in March, 1986. AYSP initially contracted with the Ministry of Community and Social Services to provide a Phase I Young Offender Community Service Order (CSO) Program and a Volunteer Program, in Peel. AYSP's programming for adults, children, youth and their families has grown considerably since then.
With the assistance of dedicated Staff, many Volunteers, and the Board of Directors, Associated Youth Services of Peel continues to provide effective programming to adults, children, youth and their families. We are proud to partner with other service providers in the areas of child welfare, children's mental health, education and justice to provide well coordinated services in the community. Programs and services are offered free of charge to residents within our service communities.
How to access:
It is critical for referring organizations to obtain appropriate Consents for the Disclosure of Information prior to referral to any AYSP program
Community members can make a self-referral by calling the Centralized Intake 905.451.4655. An individual or a parent of a potential client will complete a brief phone interview to determine which service (if any) among the Centralized Intake for Mental Health Services for Children and Youth partnership is most appropriate: Group Services; Working Together with Families, 0-6; Challenges: A Child Management Program; Family Connections; Multisystemic Therapy (MST); R.A.I.N. , TAYO and Youth Beyond Barriers
Peel Children's Aid Society workers can make referrals directly to the following programs: Challenges: A Child Management Program; Family Connections; Working Together With Families, 0-6 ; SEED; R.A.I.N.; The Adolescent Team Program
Probation Officers can make referrals directly to the following programs: Multisystemic Therapy (MST); Volunteer Programs; R.A.I.N., The Attendance Centre
Peel District School Board teachers and staff can make referrals directly to the following programs: RISE (Must be within the designated geographical family of schools); Section 23 Classrooms; R.A.I.N.
Crown Attorneys/Ontario Court of Justice can make referrals directly to the following programs: Youth Justice Committee (Youth only); Community Service Order; The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program. the Enhanced Extrajudicial Sanctions Program, Youth Mental Health Court Worker and the Attendance Centre (in conjunction with a Probation Order)