John Howard Society of Durham Region

Administrative Office, Program Information
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Record #: OSH1206 Last Modified: 08 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 10 Oct 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
75 Richmond St W
Oshawa, ON L1G 1E3
 
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Office Phone905-579-8482 
Fax905-435-0352
E-mailjhsdurham@jhsdurham.on.ca
Websitewww.jhsdurham.on.ca
LocationOshawa (City of)
IntersectionOne block north of Centre St and Bond St, downtown Oshawa
Contact Information
Executive 1Brian Sibley, Executive Director
Executive 2Dianna Eastwood, Assistant Executive Director
Contact 1Paul Dobbs, Manager, Technology & Community Development; Email: paul.dobbs@jhsdurham.on.ca
Description & Services
Areas ServedDurham Region
HoursOshawa Mon,Tue,Thu 8 am-5 pm * Wed 8 am-7 pm * Fri 8 am-4 pm 
 
Ajax Resource Centre Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri 8 am-4 pm 
 
Clarington Resource Centre Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri 8am-4 pm  
 
Whitby Resource Centre Mon,Wed,Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-7 pm * Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
LanguagesEnglish
FeesMost services are free * those programs with a cost recovery rate operate on a sliding fee scale * No one denied service for lack of finances
Description

Helps individuals and families and youth improve life skills and quality of life

Counselling for individuals and groups per session fee/ program fee * anger management counselling for adults and young adults * Dads Aiming for Direction and Support (D.A.D.S.) helps fathers gain skills they need to nurture their children * Active Parenting groups formats of parents of children 0-4, 5-12 and teens

Housing assists people with finding permanent, adequate and affordable housing * eviction prevention, landlord and tenant education * maintains a registry of landlords with rental space available * assistance with personal identification (ID)

Project X Needle needle exchange program for intravenous drug users * old needles can be handed in for safe disposal * condom and safe sex information available * connections to rehab programs and counselling * PLEASE NOTE this program is NOT available on weekends

Addictions Counselling individual out patient counselling service for drug and alcohol abusing clients, their families and significant others

Extrajudicial Measures Program a community partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Inmate Counselling inmates from Durham nearing release may request assistance from this program

Public Speaking Presentations available to present to community groups, agencies, schools, media, service clubs, churches etc * topics include drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, the prison system, violence, employment, housing issues * able to speak about any program the JHS delivers

Firehouse Youth Centre teen drop-in program in Bowmanville * youth between the ages of 12 and 18 participate in supervised activities

Active Parenting Program a video based program guided by a JHS facilitator helps parents of children 1-4, 5-12 and teens, break down communication barriers and enhance the quality of family life * programs available between September and April

Residential Program designed to develop independent living skills in person aged 15 and over * participants share in the responsibility for meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills needed for a home

Multisystemic therapy, Employment Services, Adult Literacy
Other Details
ElectionsAnnual General Meeting October
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesAddictions/Dependencies Support Groups ~ Young Adults ; Adolescent/Youth Counselling ; Alcoholism Counselling ~ Adolescents ; Alcoholism Counselling ~ Young Adults ; Anger Management ; Drop In Centres ~ Adolescents ; Drug Abuse Counselling ~ Adolescents ; Drug Abuse Counselling ~ Young Adults ; Ex-Offender Reentry Programs ~ Families/Friends of Inmates/Ex-Offenders ; Family Counselling ; Family Prison Visitation Support ; Group Counselling ~ Adolescents ; Group Counselling ~ Young Adults ; Housing Search and Information ; Juvenile Diversion ~ Young Offenders ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Fathers ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Parents of Teens ; Relapse Prevention Programs ; Relapse Prevention Programs ~ Young Adults ; Stress Management ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Anger/Violence Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Youth Issues ; Teen Expectant/New Parent Assistance ; Youth Violence Prevention