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According to evidence-based research, the ability to make considered decisions with emotional control continues to develop in the adolescent brain until the age of 25. Therefore, youth aged 16 to 24 can still be vulnerable. As youth transition from adolescence to adulthood, they have many decisions to make. These include aspirations in education/vocation, employment, living situations, friendships and relationships. For those who have mental health and/or addiction challenges, coordinated services, support and engagement are required to facilitate their transition in accessing services, as well as, connections to community supports. Only 1 in 5 youth who are in need of mental health services actually receive care.1
1Improving Quality of Care and Patient Safety for Transitional Youth and Young Adults, submitted to the Champlain LHIN, 2010.
TAY Program
Funded by the South East Local Health Integration Network (South East LHIN), Youthab is implementing the TAY program through a Transitional Connector to assist youth aged 16 to 24, who have mental health and/or addiction issues. Whether youth require services and do not know where to go or are transitioning from one agency to another to continue service, the Transitional Connector prepares, supports and empowers youth by connecting them to appropriate ongoing services.
The Transitional Connector coordinates transitions and services for mental health and addictions, education, employment, living situation, and daily functioning to improve the emotional well-being of youth.
The following are some tips to enhance a counsellor's comfort level when relating to and working with youth.
In response to the province-wide lockdown due to COVID-19, Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc., Career Edge and Hastings Housing Resource Centre offices will be closed. During this time, most staff will be working remotely from home to continue to provide you with high quality and confidential mental health, housing and employment services.
For assistance, or to book an appointment, please call 613-969-0830 or 1-866-859-9222 or email us at info@youthab.ca. Our messages will be checked regularly throughout business hours.
Youth Habilitation Quinte Inc. - www.youthab.ca
Career Edge - www.careeredge.on.ca
Hastings Housing Resource Centre - www.hastingshousing.com
If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please contact the Crisis Intervention Centre 24 hours per day/7 days per week at 1‑800‑757‑7766 and ask to speak with the Crisis Intervention Centre, or present to your nearest emergency room.
We look forward to assisting you with your mental health, housing and employment needs. Please check our COVID-19 Page and our social media for regular updates. We are working hard to do our part to mitigate the spread of the virus, while maintaining services to our community.
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Thank you for your patience and cooperation.