Using models of practice that have a social justice orientation at their core, the Phoenix Prevention Program promotes a sense of confidence, competence, and connectedness in youth and their families, factors which are well known to contribute to positive development. Particular emphasis is placed on facilitating the healthy engagement and connection of youth with significant adults at home, at school, and in the community.
The Phoenix Prevention Program has two linked components:
1. Clinical Therapy
2. Community Development
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Clinical Therapy
The Clinical Therapy team provides free intake services and individual/family therapy for junior and senior high school students ages 12 to 19, and for youth who access Phoenix services up to the age of 24. With a focus on early intervention, we work with youth and families who are struggling with a range of concerns including family conflict, peer conflict/bullying, discrimination, grief and loss, coping with emotions, histories of abuse, and poverty.
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The Clinical Therapists also assist youth and families in strengthening their connections to school and community through collaboration and advocacy, as well as through direct links with the Community Development team’s programming in selected schools and communities.
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Community Development
Using a holistic model, the Community Development Team works with selected schools and communities to strengthen resilience in youth who might be considered “at risk,” given the multiple environmental challenges they face. To achieve this, we develop meaningful relationships with selected schools and their surrounding communities. We explore their strengths and challenges, identify potential partners, and then offer programming tailored to address specific needs identified by youth, their families, schools, and communities.
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School-based programming includes: themed groups for students, youth-led projects that focus on improving school climate, after-school programming/tutoring, workshops, themed youth conferences, and direct referrals to our Clinical Therapy Team. Community-based programming includes after-school and summer programming with youth and their parents (recreational, artistic, and service-oriented activities; community beautification projects; tutoring), school-community connecting initiatives, and direct referrals to our Clinical Therapy Team.
For more information about Phoenix Prevention Program contact:
Miia Suokonautio
5547 Young St. 
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Halifax NS B3K 1Z7
tel: (902) 444-3400/3401 fax: (902) 444-3405
