Pregnant, Parenting, Scared and Alone??? Vita Centre provides a range of services to support young women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. We support young families by providing education, counselling support and resources. Contact ourIntake, Support and Referral counselorfor assistance and information at 905-858-0329 Ext. 221 OR Click here if you want our counselor to contact you.
Vita Centre offers the following programs to serve pregnant and/or parenting youth:
Vita Youth Parent Connection This is a 12 week employability program that provides young parents with an opportunity to learn new skills in areas of: ♦ Parenting ♦Life Skills ♦Employability Participnats are paid minimum wage for attending. Financial assistance for childcare and transportation is available to those who qualify. Next session begins July 20, 2009. Register now to confirm your seat. Click here to learn more about the program and check out the eligibility criteria. Vita Youth Parent Connection is funded by the Government of Canada and is located at 47 Queen Street South in Mississauga (Streetsville).
Support in Community: Our community counselor is available by phone or in person to meet youth who are experiencing stress with an unplanned pregnancy. We provide: ♦Assistance to find suitable housing ♦Support during times of crisis ♦Practical supports, e.g. moving, budgeting, transportation ♦Referrals to Ontario Works, food banks and other counselling supports ♦Guidance to connect with a physician and Public Health for prenatal education Read more....
Contact our Community Counselors at (905) 858-0329 #227 or # 223
GrowingAs Parents(G.A.P.): A 12 week life skills and parenting skills program hosted at various locations across Peel Region. Some of the topics covered in this program are: ♦Healthy relationships, positive communication, coping as a single parent ♦Anger management, time management and budgeting ♦Temper tantrums, child development, child safety, health and nutrition Child minding and light snack provided
Email or contact the G.A.P. coordinator at (905)858-0329 #233 Read more....
Locations and Times for the current G.A.P. sessions Brampton Location: Bramalea Civic Centre Ontario Early Years Centre - 150 Central Park Dr, #101, L6T 1B4 Time: Fridays from 9a.m. to 11a.m.
Mississauga Location: Ontario Early Years Centre, Tomken Public School 3160 Tomken Rd, Mississauga Time: Fridays from 1p.m. - 3p.m.
