The Provincial Youth Outreach Workers across Ottawa are here to reach out and help youth between the ages of 12-24 find and connect with helpful programs and services.

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Program Overview

Our Provincial Youth Outreach Workers meet youth through outreach in a variety of settings and locations including Ottawa neighbourhoods, community centres, parks, schools, on the street, online through social media and by referrals from parents and service providers.

Meeting / Outreach

We meet youth through outreach in a variety of settings and locations such as neighbourhoods, community centres, parks, schools, on the street, online through social media and by referrals from parents and service providers.

Identify and tailor needs

Once we form a connection with youth, we work to establish their strength and areas that need support. With input from the youth, we develop an individualized plan to help.

Breaking barriers

We work with each youth to determine the appropriate services, programs and resources they might need and help reduce any barriers that they might be facing in order to increase the chances for a successful outcome.