The JHSM is pleased to announce that Sharon Perrault has been hired as the new supervisor of the Bail Assessment and Support Program effective August 11th, replacing Bob Godin who retired at the end of July. Sharon has a wide range of experience working for community based organizations in the social service sector and various levels of government. A former site manager for Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata, and director of operations for the Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre in Winnipegandmost recently she was a member of the National Parole Board - Prairie Region for ten years where she took part in Elder Assisted as well as regular Parole hearings atcorrectional institutions across the Prairie region, including Rockwood, and Stony Mountain.
Teen Stop Jeunesse provides opportunity for personal growth and development to people in need of a helping hand by creating a feeling of belonging and acceptance in a home away from home atmosphere.What is Teen Stop?Teen Stop Jeunesse (formerly known as Ron's Drop in Centre) was first opened in 1980. Father Ron Leger, a Catholic Priest, started the centre in response to the needs of young people he met during his high school teaching years.A board of directors consisting of people from the community was formed to assist in fundraising and program development. In 1983 the centre was registered as a private, non profit charitable organization. In 1985 Teen Stop Jeunesse became a funded agency of the United Way.What We DoTeen Stop Jeunesse a youth drop in center aimed at youth from the ages of 8-18. We offer various programs in a safe atmosphere for youth to come and hang out and participate in many of our programs.
The Laurel Centre provides individual and group counselling to women who have experienced childhood and / or adolescent sexual abuse.Significance of the Laurel TreeIn Greek mythology, there is the story of a wood nymph named Daphne who is much like the Greek goddess Diana - independent, athletic - a huntress. In the myth, the god Apollo pursued Daphne in what would be interpreted today as a sexual attack. Daphne called to the river god for help and was transformed into a laurel tree - a symbol of victory and triumph.The Laurel Centre represents the transformation and triumph of its clients. The laurel leaf is a symbol featured in the Centrés logo.History of The Laurel CentreIn the early 1980's those working in the addictions field realized that many addicted women - up to 80% - were also struggling to overcome the trauma resulting from childhood sexual abuse. Many were unable to deal with their addictions because their lives were too painful.At the time there were no services for women that treated addictions and abuse together.
Living Waters Canada exists to help people find hope and live life through experiencing Jesus in their relationships and sexuality. We carry out our mission by partnering with churches to offer safe places for spiritual care and experiential discipleship. Our staff, volunteers and partners work together to see people living healthy, hope-filled lives in their relationships, families and communities.Contact us ?I came to LW because my father was a well-known evangelist. We were shown off as children. I was always asking, 'Am I enough?' It was a huge wounding, the feeling of not being enough. I found healing in understanding what drove my addiction...God met me, showed me He is savior, redeemer and friend.?Read Stories of Hope?One of the most powerful signs of the in-breaking of the Kingdom of God in our time is Living Waters Canada.