This program helps participants discuss one’s motivation for hygiene routines. Teaching concrete and/or specific direction based on the situation or setting for the following topics:

• Washing 

• Bathing and Showering 

• Dental Care 

• Toileting and Bathroom Etiquette 

• Bedroom/ Sleeping Area Organization 

• Privacy

The skills covered in Caring for Myself are the foundations of developing healthy relationships with others, strengthening relationships with family members or shared housemates.

Join us in person, for a friendship themed cooking program. Participants can cook and prepare food items to increase their independence and comfort in the kitchen. Participants will learn kitchen safety & hygiene, basic cooking skills, along with social activities each evening.  Participants will leave each session with new recipes to add to their collection, as well as items they have made to share with family & friends. Through exploring the social side of cooking, participants could use the recipes and skills learned to share with family and friends during a gathering.

Looking to join the workforce or begin volunteering? Get Job Ready with our job readiness program.  Learn new skills or refresh some previously learnt.  The program will include activities, games, videos and role plays to help get you ready as your begin employment.  During the sessions, each participant will create a resume, look for positions available, and experience an interview.

Topics covered include; 

• Identifying strengths & weaknesses

• Resumes

• Interviews

• Cover letters

• Job search

• Networking 

• Workplace health & safety

• Social rules

• Work-life balance

• Employee relations

• Job performance

This program is best for youth/adults interested in future employment with average language skills. 

Increase financial literacy with our Money Talks program.  Participants will learn through a mix of games, practice, videos and other activities.  

Content includes;

• Making purchases with cash or debit

• Budgeting basics

• Needs vs wants

• Cheques

• Tips & gratuities

• Taxes

• Types of savings & loans

• Travelling with money

This program is beneficial for those with average to advanced language skills, or those with appropriate supports.

Regulating emotions is a life skill most people are constantly developing.  These session are appropriate for those just beginning their emotion and regulation journey.  Content will include:

• Identifying facial expressions

• Identifying emotions in yourself & others

• Identifying Zones in yourself & others

Regulating emotions is a life skill most people are constantly developing.  In these sessions we will look at flexible thinking, how to develop a positive mindset, size of the problem, as well as how to identify triggers and manage intense emotions.  The sessions will also introduce the practice of mindfulness to support with regulation.

*Level 1 Zones is not a pre-requisite for this program