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FBF COVID RESPONSE PROGRAM

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FBF's community-based program is for 16-22 years old Black female youth who are at risk of gender-based violence, homelessness due to violence, early school leaving and unemployment, or have already suffered trauma due to conditions exacerbated by COVID-19.
 

With a focus on self-care, mental health, and community resiliency, this virtual program equips participants with the skills to not only cope with COVID-19 related stressors and support others within their communities in coping with COVID-19 related challenges, but to also reinforce and strengthen the skills, knowledge, and experience required to succeed in their chosen career paths. 

The program is trauma-informed, culturally-relevant, and part of a wrap-around service. In partnership with the Family Counselling Centre of Niagara this program effectively addresses the following areas impacting Black female youth due to COVID-19: 

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- Gender-based Violence (GBV) (both home and school-based)

- Mental health (e.g. loneliness, anxiety, depression, stress, low-self-esteem). 

- Early school leaving and unemployment.

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Weekly Activities Include:

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•    1-1 professional development sessions 

•    1-1 therapeutic counselling

•    Peer Support and leadership training

•    Mindfulness CBT group therapy sessions

•    Peer - Peer support sessions.

 

In addition, participants have access to other resources that help them prepare for future schooling and/or employment. 

 

Participants will gain the skills to cope with COVID-related stressors and to help others within their communities cope with COVID-related challenges.

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For more information and to find out how you can participate, contact us.

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To Volunteer as a Coach or Mentor fill out THIS form. (Please fill out the volunteer form on your PC or laptop as mobile settings are limited).

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Take this quiz to find out if this program is right for you:
Is this Program For You?
Have you or someone in your home been struggling with mental heath issues due to social isolation, lockdown and COVID-19?
Have you been struggling with online learning and changes to your schooling?
Have you or someone close to you experienced gender-based violence at home or at school?
Are you struggling to see your future, set goals or work towards your future?

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