Youth Empowerment Strategy Outreach Program (Dorie’s House)
Provided by: Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter
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Service Description
Offers a number of free programs, co-created by youth, to empower youth, including:
- Youth Advisory Committee (Ages 12-18) – A group that meets the last Wednesday of every month at Dorie’s House (basement entrance). Drop-in. No Registration required. Supper provided.
- Turn Around Workshops (Ages 12-18) – Educational workshops that are developed to meet the needs of youth with risk-taking behaviors that may lead to entry into, or contribute to recidivism, within the Criminal Justice System. Meets Thursday evenings (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm). Registration required.
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Life Skills Drop-In (Ages 12-18) – Meets every Monday except holidays (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm). At Dorie’s House (basement entrance). No registration required.
Application Process
Youth Advisory Committee - Drop-in. No Registration required.
Life Skills Drop-In - Drop-in. No Registration required.
Turn-Around Workshops - Registration required. Download the referral form and send to yes@southwestyes.com.
Business Line: 306-773-8937
Service Website
www.facebook.com/dorieshouse/about
Coverage Area
Swift Current
Languages Offered
English
Dorie’s House (Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter Inc.)
Address
205 Herbert Street East
Swift Current SK S9H 1M3
- Downtown - Accessible by local public transportation - Doctor's office, library, pharmacy and local shops nearby - Small Rural City in Southwest Saskatchewan
Mailing Address
Southwest YES, Inc.
Box 103
Swift Current SK S9H 3V5
- 24/7 Youth Emergency Shelter (Dorie’s House)
- Inpatient Substance Use Treatment (Dorie’s House)
- Outpatient Substance Use Treatment (Dorie’s House)
- Youth Empowerment Strategy Outreach Program (Dorie’s House)
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Open and accessible by phone 24/7.
Emergency Beds accessible 24/7.
Referrals and Admission for Substance Misuse Treatment occurs on Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Youth Employment Strategy Programming occurs Monday - Friday evenings and weekends.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one); Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment req’d; Wheelchair Lift;
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