Youth Services Program
Youth Services is a program facilitated through Family Support Services that focuses on the individual needs of youth in Leduc County. One to one services, workshops, groups and events as well as information and referrals are made available to youth and their families or caregivers. Youth are encouraged to develop empathy, leadership skills, discover mentorship and volunteerism opportunities and develop healthy decision-making skills.
How to Stand Up to Bullying in Schools and Communities
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YHA – Youth healthy asset building is a program created by Leduc County FCSS and is based on the 40 developmental assets developed by the SEARCH Institute, http://www.search-institute.org/
“…vision of a world where all young people are valued and thrive…”
YHA Mentors Group (13-25 years): Sharing learning and having fun! This leadership group plans, organizes and volunteers in communities throughout Leduc County through positive youth action. Discover your assets!
Community recognition for volunteer hours provided. Meets once per month September to June.
YHA Training (13-17 years) Youth will learn about healthy decision-making, stress and anger management. This training builds positive self-esteem and youth are then invited to become part of the YHA Mentors Group.
YHA Training (13-17 years) Youth will learn about healthy decision-making, stress and anger management. This training builds positive self-esteem and youth are then invited to become part of the YHA Mentors Group.
YHA Training (18-25 years) Youth will learn to develop goal-setting skills to reach their potential and follow their dreams. Resiliency strategies support youth through life stressors. They will then be invited to become part of the YHA Mentors Group.
Here's some suggestions for how to take a stand against bullying:
- invite someone who is usually "left out" to sit with you at lunch
- talk to others in your school or community about hosting a bullying prevention event
- start or join an anti-bullying Facebook group with your friends
- send a tweet or make a YouTube video about bullying prevention
-produced by The Society of Safe and Caring Schools & Communities for National Bullying Awareness Week
Students on Stage: Youth Action Conference. For more information click here.
How to Stand Up to Bullying in Schools and Communities
