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Healing

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS.

Due to a lack of accessible resources and health care, especially for BIPOC and LGTBQ+ youth, our programs offer support to help heal the trauma that many homeless youths have experienced in their lives. 

Focus Areas:

  1. Physical Health

  2. Mental Health

  3. Emotional Health

Flagship Program 1: HERO
To address the lack of mental health services for racialized and homeless youth in Peel, we created HERO (Healing Emotional Recovery and Opportunity). The program aims to reduce stigma and improve youth mental health through group therapy and professional counselling. At its core, we help youth address the factors that may or have led to homelessness and the impact of personal experiences, in order to empower them to shift their mindset, stories and future outlook.

Flagship Program 2: RISE ABOVE

The RISE Above Program, initiated by REST Centres, is a dynamic and inclusive initiative designed to promote physical wellness alongside socio-emotional development. Through regular engagement in sports and physical activities, this program fosters leadership skills, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits, all of which contribute to holistic well-being.