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Volunteer Looking for the right place to volunteer? Have an interest in your community, and an interest in making a difference? We are looking for volunteers to assist with the day to day programs offered at Arrabon. If you wish to make a difference in the lives of others, please contact our Executive Director, Karen Prosper, Catherine Ellis-Dobson (Assistant Executive Director) or Stephanie Fetter our volunteer coordinator at sfetter@arrabonhouse.org or call us at 416-536-7037. We are also looking for new Board members! If you have lots of energy, and a few hours to share each month, the Arrabon Board of Directors welcomes you to attend a future Board Meeting for possible nomination as a standing member of our Board. We are especially looking for someone with fundraising experience or interests, to help bring additional exposure to Arrabon. We welcome potential new members referred from BoardMatch! Please contact us for further information. Karen Prosper Catherine Ellis-Dobson Brian Venerus Allison Cumbaa |
Programs The agency offers two residential programs, Arrabon House, a group home, and Lanthier Place, a co-op. Arrabon House, the core residential program, provides 24-hour support in a structured and home-like environment. The residents are between 13 and 18 and attend school, are employed or enrolled in a training program while at Arrabon. The house is located at 29 Wilson Park Road in the Parkdale area of Toronto. Through counseling, life skills mentoring and socialization, our dedicated team of professionals provides support and encourages personal growth for our young women. Arrabon uses a client-focused wellness model to develop individual plans of care. The young women develop in areas such as self-esteem, emotional growth, mental well-being and stability, through supportive interpersonal relationships with staff members and one another. Arrabon links with the service community for psychological assessment or more intensive therapy. Arrabon’s MSW Consultant also works directly with the youth as required. Arrabon’s sister program, Lanthier Place, provides co-op housing to women 16 to 24 as a transitional, independence based living environment. Three cooperative apartments with three bedrooms each allow residents the opportunity to prepare for fully independent living, with the support of an on-site mentor. Lanthier Place is located at 239 and 241 Vaughan Road. Aftercare and Counselling
Arrabon partners with other community agencies to form Dufferin Mall Youth Services. The agency contributes by providing staff to DMYS counseling and on-site programs. |
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Referrals Professional referrals come to Arrabon through CARS, the Central Access for Residential Services for the Greater Toronto Area. Young women or families that are not connected to the service community can call the Arrabon intake worker, Catherine Ellis-Dobson, directly at 416-536-7037. Arrabon will then provide service co-ordination. Referrals to Lanthier Place may come through CARS but also come from other community resources. Self-referrals are welcome. The Lanthier Place intake worker, Florence Umenyi, can be reached at. 416-536-7037.A message for Florence can also be left at 416-651-4910 |
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The Arrabon Aftercare team provides continued support to past residents. Arrabon assists after-care clients with a variety of life skill activities. These life skills range from assistance with applying to further education, help with securing permanent housing, counseling, celebrating birthdays, weddings, or just an ear to listen.