Your Adolescents - CLD West Island

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Teenagers are active and energetic. They are into sports and developing new skills; they also like to meet new friends. In the West Island, many exciting activities and various services are offered to adolescents aged 12-17 years, to prepare them for the challenge of tomorrow.
WEST ISLAND YMCA supervises two Drop-in centres (one located in Kirkland and the other one in Pointe-Claire), as well as programs at the Family Centre and the Community Centre in neighbouring Pointe-Claire.www.westislandymca.qc.ca DA SPOT YOUTH CENTRE: This Drop-in Centre provides youth with a place of their own where they can meet friends and play pool, ping-pong, basketball, video games, etc. Exact hours are available through the Kirkland Recreation department or from Da Spot. 16813 Hymus Blvd. Office: 630-2719 Kirkland Bulletin board: 630-2735 www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca YOUTH DROP-IN CENTRE: Youth can play pool, ping-pong, video games, at this Drop-in Centre. It is open weekdays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. 94 Douglas Shand 694-9622 Pointe-Claire The YMCA FAMILY CENTRE features athletic facilities (gymnasium, pool, running track, squash courts, fitness centre, etc.). Adolescents can join the Friday night Teen Club. Check under INDOOR FUN in this Guide for more information. 230 Brunswick, Pointe-Claire 630-9622 The YMCA COMMUNITY CENTRE offers social and support programs designed to help teenagers develop skills necessary to cope in a positive manner with their personal life. DIVERSION CLUBS: Adolescents between 12 and 17 experiencing difficulty in some area of their life can join these clubs . Various activities and group discussions are organized by youth workers. INTERSECTIONS: Teens 15 to 18 years of age who have left high school and are undecided or unprepared for the future will benefit from this program. One-on-one support, workshops and group activities help them to re-enter the work force or return to an academic setting. Y.M.C.A. COMMUNITY CENTRE 94 Douglas Shand, Pointe-Claire 694-9622 DROP-IN CENTRES MAISON DES JEUNES DE PIERREFONDS: This resource and activity centre helps teenagers to become active and responsible by participating in various activities and clubs (photography, theatre, outings, etc.) 4855 Des Sources Blvd. Pierrefonds 683-4164 Fax: 683-7302 MAISON DES JEUNES A- MA-BAIE 9524 Gouin Pierrefonds 685-2989 Fax: 685-2649
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TEEN AMUSEMENT CENTRE: This dynamic Drop-in Centre for residents of Dorval offers pool, shuffleboard, pinball, air hockey, video games and music. Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre 633-4000 www.ville.dorval.qc.ca 1335 Lakeshore Drive, Dorval Fax: 633-4016 Dorval Teen Info Line: This free 24 hour telephone line has a recorded message informing teenagers of special events happening in Dorval. 633-4031 BEACONSFIELD TEEN PROGRAM: This program is designed for youth aged 13 to 17 years. It is held on Friday nights from 7-11 p.m. It is a place to see new sights and experience new activities. It features a wide variety of activities including arts, movies, skiing, skating, camping, city excursions, casino nights, etc. A games room includes ping-pong, soccer table, pool table, and music. It is open on a drop-in basis. The program is held on a daily basis during July and August and includes weekly excursions and a 3 day camping trip. 1974 City Lane 428-4528 year round Beaconsfield 428-4520 in July and August COUNSELLlNG For the well being of youth, several social services are available for adolescents and their families. AMCAL - YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: This community-based service is dedicated to improve relationships between local teens (aged 12 to17) and their families. It operates an emergency telephone line and provides counselling and referral information, as well as short term residential care. AMCAL also takes an active role in advocating for the rights and special needs of young people. 7 Ste-Anne, Pointe-Claire 694-3161 www.amcalfamilyservices.com THE BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF WEST ISLAND: Little Sisters and Little Brothers are children from single-parent families who just want an adult friend. The Big Brothers and Big Sisters are caring, available adults, from any walk of life, who are willing to share a few hours a week with a child. They go for a walk, take in a movie or a ball game, bake cookies or just sit and talk. In short, they do whatever they both enjoy. 2001 Trans-Canada Highway, Dorval 684-6100 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MANPOWER: Canada Employment Centre for students can help young people to find jobs during the summer. 189 Hymus Blvd., Suite 503 Pointe-Claire JOB CO-OP: Cities have a list of students in search of employment and residents requiring parttime assistance around their house such as baby sitting, rake leaves, mow lawns, shovel driveway, etc. Call your City Hall and Recreation Department. Beaconsfield 428-4520 Dorval 633-4000 Pierrefonds 624-1448 Call your City Hall or Recreation Department for job Co-op or summer parttime employment as building monitors, playground/playcamp leaders, park attendants, teen animators, lifeguards, swimming instruc-tors, tennis instructors, grass cutters, etc. GUIDES AND SCOUTS The central office for Guiding and Scouting will help you contact your nearest pack or troop with co-ed options. The Guides and Scouts program emphasizes having fun while encouraging teens to feel good about themselves, their friends and family. For more information, call: GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Pathfinders (12-15 years), Rangers (15 years and over) www.girlguides.ca SCOUTS CANADA: Scouts (11-14 years), Venturers (14-17 years), Rovers (18+) www.scouts.ca 2001 Trans-Canada Highway, Dorval 683-3004
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CADETS AIR CADETS: For young persons aged 12 to 18, who are interested in familiarization flights in gliders and air-planes; learning about flying, navigation, meteorology, radio and bush survival; playing in marching bands; going to summer camps and even learning to fly a glider or airplane. 690 (LAKESHORE) AIR CADET SQUADRON Beaconsfield High School 84 Beaconsfield Court, Beaconsfield 696-7177 http://users.mmic.net/wings 803 (NORTH SHORE) AIR CADET SQUADRON Riverdale High School , Pierrefonds 685-7779 803 AIR CADET SQUADRON St-Anthony School Pierrefonds 626-1830 SEA CADETS: For any young person interested in the traditions and science of the sea. They will learn about navigation, seamanship and other skills. Every year, there are a number of openings available to Sea Cadets to serve aboard Canadian Naval and Coast Guard ships. Exchange cadets have also served aboard various NATO ships. Summer camps are held each year at various locations across Canada with a program of outdoor sports, sailing, power boating and instruction in other boating subjects. THE ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS St-Charles Park, Dorval 694-9430 ARMY CADETS: Any boy or girl between 12 and 18 years can join the Army Cadets. Their activities include drill, recreational shooting, sports, 4-6 excursions a year and one week of camping. They meet every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from September to June. There are no entrance fee. 2806 (ROYAL MONTREAL REGIMENT) POINTE-CLAIRE ARMY CADET CORPS 401 St-Jean Blvd. (behind the Fire Station), Pointe-Claire 630-1321 ARTS AND MUSIC Consult the MUSIC, ART AND CULTURE section of this Guide or call your Recreation Department for more information on art and music classes available for adolescents in cultural centres and libraries. WEST ISLAND YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA:The members of these three orchestras meet every Sunday afternoon. The young musicians are interested in brass, wind, string or percussion instruments. Concerts and an intensive weekend exchange with other orchestras are organized during the year. 630-7621 or 630-1218 (Beaconsfield Library, ask for Ms. Coté). Many schools of music are available on the West Island. Consult the Yellow Pages for one near you. SPORTS Look at the SUMMER FUN, WINTER FUN and INDOOR FUN sections of this Document to know more about exciting sports and activities that teenagers can enjoy. HEALTH CARE Special Health Centres for adolescents include: MONTREAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 2300 Tupper, Montreal 934-4400 www.hopitalpourenfants.com HOPITAL STE-JUSTINE 3175 Chemin de la Côte Ste-Catherine 345-4931 www.hsj.qc.ca Montréal Some West Island dentists specialize in children’s dentistry. Check in the Yellow Pages. Emergency dental care is available at the Montreal Children’s Hospital at 934-4479.
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STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES: Social workers, nurses and art therapists of the 3 CLSCs work in co-operation with the individual, the family and the school to support the student regarding his/her own health and wellbeing. The following services are available: Health and sexuality education Medical and gynecologic examinations Vision and hearing screening Consultation with school personnel Psychosocial assessment Individual, family and group counselling Referrals to community services. YOUTH CLINIC: Free and confidential services are available at each CLSC and at John Abbott College, for young people aged 12 to 25. The team of professionals take time to listen to their concerns and find the best solution. The services focus on: General health concern and medical consultation Birth control Pregnancy testing and morning after pill Sexually transmitted disease and AIDS screening Personal problems Nutrition and healthy weight Drug and alcohol problems Support for depression and anxiety. C.L.S.C. LAC SAINT-LOUIS 180 Cartier Ave., Pointe-Claire 697-4110 C.L.S.C. PIERREFONDS 13800 Gouin West, Pierrefonds 626-2572 www.clsc-pierrefonds.qc.ca C.L.S.C. DU VIEUX LACHINE 1900 Notre-Dame, Lachine 639-0650 The City of Beaconsfield prints a booklet '' Focus on Beaconsfield Youth'' listing activities and services for teenagers. C.L.S.C. Pierrefonds and Maison des Jeunes de Pierrefonds also have a list of resources available for adolescents living in the West Island. Call 626-2572 or 683-4164. If the activity you are looking for is not listed in this material, contact your city hall, recreation centre, municipal library or church. The West Island Community Resource Centre at 694-6404 may also provide you with more information on services available for teenagers.
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