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Program:
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Choices Program - Markham
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Phone Numbers:
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905-841-3977
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-345-0183
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Fax:
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905-477-5564
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Address:
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HSBC Tower
710-3601 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON
L3R 0M3
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon 8:30am-4:30pm * Tue 8:30am-4:30pm * Wed 8:30am-4:30pm * Thu 8:30am-4:30pm * Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Two hour group meets over 10 weeks.
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Public Contacts:
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Intake Worker
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Service Description:
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This program encourages youth between the ages of 12 to 17 to make informed and relevant decisions and to promote positive choices in their lives. Choices is a two hour group that meets for over 10 weeks. The program is delivered by the program coordinators along with volunteer coaches who provide positive role modeling, and support to youth.
Weekly topics may include: Communication; Decision Making; Goal Setting; Drugs and Alcohol; Coping Strategies/Cannabis; Taking Risks/Social Media.
Staff and volunteers use behaviour rehearsals, guest speakers, video clips, and interactive activities to illustrate weekly topics.
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Application:
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Inquiries for this group can be made via the group request form on the website. Schools can also request the group through contacting the program directly.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth Only
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Counties: Regional Municipality of York
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Last Updated:
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3/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=199310
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