YOUTH SUPPORT NAVIGATION SERVICES (YSNS)

YSNS is a support service to assist youth to identify, access and navigate community services relevant to their immediate needs and goals.

The Youth Support Navigation Service (YSNS) is an immediate service where theROC provides support to address: homelessness, food insecurity, suicidal ideation, academic disengagement & feelings of isolation and loneliness. This navigation service is an immediate response to the youth in need.

Program Contact

For more in-depth information on YSNS, contact:

(613) 476-1462

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We provide immediate one-on-one support. And advocacy with the goal of building stronger community connections and positive youth development!

Staff will travel to Prince Edward County neighbourhoods, schools or community settings to meet you!

Referral-based Program

Looking for support navigating or accessing services in your community?

In need of assistance with securing housing, mental health support, food and hygiene products, education or employment?

Seeking accompaniment to an appointment or help with transportation?

Looking for someone to just talk to?

Who can participate?

Youth ages 12 – 18 that may experience academic difficulty, mental health concerns and/or risk behaviours & criminal involvement.

There is no cost for youth participation.

All costs associated with the youth’s involvement in skill development workshops, sports, arts, transportation (as funding allows) and other activities are covered by theROC.

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.