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Programs
The Weekend Program provides youth with a place of safety, a place of connection to seek out practical, emotional support and referral to other services within the rock and outside agencies.
The Weekend Program provides youth with a place of safety, a place of connection to seek out practical, emotional support and referrals to other services within the rock and outside agencies.
The Weekend Program is open every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30pm to 8:00pm, 52 weeks of the year and sees an average of 50 to 95 youth per day. The weekend staff consist of 2 staff per day. Staff rely on the youth at the Living Rock to help with set up and clean up. Youth are given incentives for all their help and support they give the weekend staff. The Open Access Weekend Program has been supported by Community Champions.
“The weekend program is very fun. It is a great place to stay out of trouble, and a great place to make new friends.” -YOUTH
“When I am down, it is nice to know that I have a place to go, where everyone cares about me.” -YOUTH
“It is awesome how I have a safe place to hang out with my friends”-YOUTH