SNAP Boys/SNAP Girls Groups

Boys and Girls attend gender-specific weekly group sessions for 13 weeks. They learn how to use SNAP in different situations through engaging activities, including discussions, role-playing and interactive games. A variety of topics, including dealing with angry thoughts and feelings, self-control, problem-solving and bullying are addressed.

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SNAP Parenting Group

The parent group meets concurrently with the SNAP Boys/SNAP Girls groups. Parents learn effective child management and SNAP strategies. The group also provides parents with an opportunity to make connections with other parents facing similar challenges.

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Individual Child Counselling/Mentoring and Community Connections

Individual counselling/mentoring with a SNAP staff or volunteer provides children with individualized support to enhance the skills learned in the SNAP groups and continued work on goal attainment.
 

School Advocacy/Teacher Support

Program staff helps families ensure their children receive the help and support needed at school.
 

SNAP Parenting: Family Counselling

Ongoing, outcome-oriented counselling related to implementing SNAP strategies and individual issues is offered to parents and/or families.

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Crisis Intervention

Available to assist the families involved with SNAP deal with challenging situations as they arise and/or refer them to appropriate crisis services.

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Long Term Connections/Continued Care

Families may continue to be involved in program components as long as there is a need and interest. In addition, parents and youth may participate as Peer or Parents Mentors.