REBOUND Choices Program is a positive mentoring program for youth 12 – 18 years old, delivered by community volunteers. The aim is to support young people and provide opportunities to practice life and social skill development, with an emphasis on substance abuse education and drug resistance skills. Youth and families are connected to appropriate community supports, information and services.

What are the major benefits?

• The Choices Program is delivered by volunteers who believe in the REBOUND philosophy that every youth is entitled to receive positive supports in the community to reach their full potential.
   
• A 10 week program that participants attend one night per week. Youth are provided with a safe place to practice skills that will have positive impact on their family relationships, peer interactions and school performance.
   
• REBOUND Choices offers coordination of services and referrals to other community support services for youth and families, and works in partnership with various community agencies.
   
• The program is delivered using lively, interactive and interesting methods. Through small and large group discussions, activities, games and guest speakers, REBOUND Choices offers youth a chance to have fun, meet new people and learn valuable skills!

How to reach us?

Interested individuals can contact CMHA/Peel’s Resource Centre for referrals or more information:

2 County Court Blvd. Suite #102
Brampton, ON, L6W 3W8
Phone: 905-451-2123
Fax: 905-456-7492

Volunteer Information:

The success of the REBOUND Choices Program is based on the continued commitment and dedication of community volunteers. Volunteer coaches are positive role models for our youth participants and vital in the success of the program. CMHA Peel Branch provides orientation, trainings and supervision to all volunteer coaches.

Who can volunteer?

Adults who enjoy interacting with high energy youth make great volunteers. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; however, they share certain qualities that promote respect, trust and a youth-friendly attitude.

Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older, and are required to complete a criminal background check, as well as provide a minimum of two references.

What is a youth-friendly attitude?

Having a youth-friendly attitude means that you genuinely enjoy being around young people. You have a friendly, flexible, non-judgemental approach when talking with youth, and you want to make a positive impact in their lives. If these sound like qualities you have; and you would like more information about helping to build a brighter future for our community’s young people, please contact the REBOUND Choices Program Co-ordinator, Julia Umbrio at 905-451-1718 ext. 342.