 The Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op is an alternative high school program for at risk youth. Youth are able to access high school credits and learn life and employment skills in a compassionate environment. CNYC has continuous intake throughout the year which allows them to begin academic classes any time during the school year.
We take 18 youth in our program at one time but are working towards taking up to 30 youth. Youth come to us generally by self-referral but we do take referrals from outside agencies such as the Young Offenders Program. We do not screen our youth meaning we will give any youth interested a chance to participate in our programs.
CNYC has an addictions counsellor on staff that has a key role in helping youth address their addictions as well as communicating with probation officers, social workers, youth outreach workers and other counselors. This leads to a strong, integrated approach to meeting the often complex needs of our youth.
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