Recovery Alberta
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Main Contact: melanie.fioratos@recoveryalberta.ca
Tel: (403) 852-3548
Address: #5 - 2681 36 Street NE Calgary Alberta Canada T1Y-5S3
About
Through Recovery Alberta, the Forensic Adolescent Program (FAP) serves youth ages 12-17 who have come into conflict with the law and have a mental health diagnosis. We provide both assessment and treatment services to this population with the purpose of reducing recidivism. More specifically, our recreation therapy program provides opportunities where treatment focuses on the removal of leisure barriers and the development of leisure skills and knowledge.
Region
Calgary & Area.
Program Description
We recruit young adults, ages 20 – 35 to volunteer as a recreation therapy mentor. Mentors are matched 1:1 with a youth whom they will support within the community in obtaining the overarching goal of reducing recidivism. This is achieved by modeling and demonstrating the necessary skills to access healthy independent leisure opportunities. Recreation therapy uses a client first approach and acknowledges a client’s right to leisure involvement and their unique interests.
Under the supervision of the Recreation Therapist, mentors will meet with a youth once a week at a recreation facility within the city of Calgary, or via virtual online platform. Mentors will enthusiastically participate in various leisure activities (both physical and stationary) based on a youth's interests and treatment goals. Following each meeting, mentors will write a progress note documenting details of the intervention. It would be helpful for mentors to be available Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Mentors must have a means of transportation and a stable internet connection. Of note, all mentors must complete a Police Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check.