There are many charities in Moncton and the surrounding area. You’ve probably heard some of their names, but may not know exactly what they do. Each week, we’ll highlight a different organization, sharing who they are and the work they do. We’ll also let you know about any upcoming events where you can learn more or get involved.
This week’s Charity of the Week is Youth Impact Jeunesse.
Residential Programs
Youth Impact Jeunesse opened its first residential home in 1985 and although some have closed over the years due to funding constraints, we’ve continued to expand overall. We now operate in seven different communities across New Brunswick: Dieppe, Fredericton, Moncton, Quispamsis, Saint John, Bath and Sussex.
Outreach Programs
In the late 1990’s, Youth Impact Jeunesse identified that there was a gap in services for youth over the age of 16 and expanded its mandate beyond solely offering residential services. They began to offer programs that allowed youth in the community to access the support and resources they needed in a comfortable, neutral setting. Today, the majority of these services operate out of the Youth QUEST Central building at 199 St. George Street in Moncton, NB.
Drug Intervention Program
This program serves youth ages 15 – 24 who struggle with drug use and are either at risk or in conflict with the criminal justice system. This voluntary program provides youth with information, support and strategies that assist them in alleviating their drug usage and alter their criminal behavior. Through the development of a directional plan tailored to each individual’s strengths and needs, youth will become more engaged in education, employment and community.
Intensive Support Program
This program serves youth who are involved with the criminal justice system and at risk of progressing to a custodial sentence without support in their community. ISP also works with youth who are serving one-third of a custodial sentence in their community. ISP provides programming that is reflective of a youth’s strengths and struggles with self, family relations, substance abuse, education, employment, and positive community involvement.
Impact Learning Program
This centre is an academic upgrading program for youth 18 to 24 years of age who have not experienced success in an ordinary classroom setting. They progress at their own pace with the goal of successfully completing the General Education Development (GED) exam. The program is in partnership with Southeast Adult Regional Learning Board and is offered in a facilitated classroom at Youth QUEST Central. Youth QUEST In 2001, a study was commissioned examining the issue of homelessness in the Moncton area, and one of its key findings indicated a fundamental lack of services for youth in the community. It was for this reason that Youth Impact Jeunesse decided to once again broaden its scope and create a third branch of services called Youth QUEST. The word QUEST was chosen as an acronym that reflects Youth Impact Jeunesse’s service delivery for these programs: Quality, Understanding, Empowerment, Self-sufficiency, and Transition. Transitional Housing Program Youth aged 16 to 22 who are homeless or potentially homeless access this program to stabilize and change their lives. Up to four males and four females can reside in supported environments that offer them a chance to learn skills that will lead to greater self-sufficiency in areas of budgeting, nutrition, social and life skills, self-esteem, anger management, and finding and maintaining employment. A four-month after-care program is offered.
Youth QUEST Central
Youth QUEST Central is a multi-resource centre for youth aged 16 to 24 who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The facility, located at 199 St. George Street in Moncton, includes laundry and shower facilities, computer communications, academic upgrading, job-readiness training, information sessions, counselling, directional planning, and artistic and recreational programming. It also houses six other agency programs that youth may access.
Quest Case Management
This program provides case management, client assessments, and pre-employment and employment preparation services to at-risk youth 16 to 24 years old. QUEST Case Management assists clients in finding and accessing appropriate services and resources, helps identify barriers, and advocates for client services to help youth reintegrate into the educational or vocational sector.
Contact Information:
536 Mountain Road
Moncton, NB
E1C 2N5
Phone: (506) 869-6333
Email: info@youthimpact.org
For more information about Youth Impact Jeunesse, visit their website https://youthimpact.org/ or find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YouthImpactJeunesseInc/
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