Encompass Support Services Society

Community-based children's program that promotes the healthy development of young children (0-6 years) offering child health and development activities parenting skills programs nutritional support community kitchens and outreach. Nutrition program that provides support to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women new mothers and babies facing challenging life circumstances. Parenting and education support for young parents including childcare for those completing secondary school education. Middle childhood after-school program. Family mediation and reunification program including parenting/support groups youth justice program including community work service and intensive support and supervision youth street outreach and youth transition programs. Sexual abuse therapeutic intervention for youth. Emergency receiving homes for temporary youth placements and housing facility for youth transitioning to semi-independent living. Youth drop-in centre for homeless and at-risk youth. Youth employment skills program to support overcoming barriers to employment through assessments group-based skills development and work experience with local employers. Health centre offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support primary care peer support and social services. Development of a child & youth advocacy centre.