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What I love about (theROC) youth centre is the vibrant energy that everyone has when I walk through the door – everyone is always happy to see me and they greet me like I’m home. I like that I learn from people here, but what I like most is that I teach people here – there are younger kids that ask me for advice.

You can come to theROC and be yourself You can leave your problems at home and you don’t have to talk about it, but at least you’re encouraged to talk about it if you want to.

I feel relaxed and happy to be here. I feel comfortable.

I was referred to theROC Youth Services by my guidance counselor to assist me with my supplementary university essays. I quickly discovered that they could also help me apply for post-secondary funding, including editing my work. When I ran into difficulties with some Canadian universities, theROC staff went above and beyond to raise awareness about my unique situation and helped secure a spot for me in a highly competitive program at a local college instead.

You helped me not quit school. I thought I knew everything I should, but you helped me get through the last two grades. You explained how important the last two grades were to me and what life could look like if I graduate.

Because of theROC, I have been able to receive social assistance and have a safe place to live. You helped me with my financial management and helped me get a job. If I didn't have your help, I wouldn't have been able to stay in Picton.

Coming to theROC has changed my life. I have confidence I never had before.