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Program:
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Child and Youth Program
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Phone Numbers:
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Administration: 416-743-1733
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TTY:
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416-746-3716
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Crisis:
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416-746-3701
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After Hours:
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416-746-1733
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Fax:
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416-743-1732
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Address:
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c/o Sharlene Tygesen
PO Box 141, Station B
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 5K9
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Location:
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Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Barrier-free washrooms, elevator, ramps
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Hours:
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Administation: Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm
Service: Daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Sharlene Tygesen - Executive Director
416-743-1733 ext 2012 * sharlene@ernestines.ca
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Public Contacts:
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Laverne Blake - Manager Programs and Client Services
416-743-1733 ext 2043 * laverne@ernestines.ca
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Service Description:
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The program supports children and youth at the shelter to overcome the trauma of witnessing or being abused. This is done through counselling, encouraging self-expression and creativity, establishing routine, and unlearning unhealthy behaviours
The Child and Youth program is designed to give clients a supportive environment where they can express themselves safely. The program’s activities include:
- Homework Clubs
- Reading Circles
- Arts and Crafts
- Self-Esteem Exercises
- Mother and Child Activities
- One-on-One Time
- Camp activities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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No referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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For children, and youth at the shelter who have experienced violence and abuse
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Languages:
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English ; Many other languages
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation
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Area Served:
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Greater Toronto Area
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Last Updated:
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11/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=216909
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