This program helps participants discuss their motivation for hygiene routines. Teaching, modelling, and practicing focus on the following targets:

• 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 and strengthening relationships with family members. 

Join us in person for a friendship-themed cooking program. Participants learn to cook and prepare food items to increase their independence and comfort in the kitchen. We will learn kitchen safety & hygiene, basic cooking skills, and 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. By exploring the social side of cooking, participants can use the recipes and skills they learn to share with family and friends at gatherings.

Increase independence when moving around Thunder Bay. As this is a large skill, needs may vary. Some examples of program targets could include: navigating sidewalks & intersections, planning your route, reaching destinations within the city using transit, social rules & etiquette for using transit, and traveling with members of the public.

Looking to join the workforce or begin volunteering? Get Job Ready with our job readiness program.  Learn new skills or refresh some previously learned.  The program will include activities, games, videos, and role-plays to help get you ready as you 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.  

Beginner Level Includes:

• Identifying money 

• Values 

• Adding coins & banknotes

• Prices of items 

• How to pay with cash

• Receiving the wrong change

Advanced Level Includes:

• Making purchases with cash or debit

• Budgeting basics

• Needs vs wants

• Cheques

• Tips & gratuities

• Taxes

• Types of savings & loans

• Travelling with money