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belong:
∞ GASP (Galloway After School Program)
• Counselling - Priority Access for Child Welfare
[bi-lawng] –verb
∞ Time for the Taking
• Counselling - Transitional Support Services ∞ Respite Care
• Counselling - Whatever It Takes (W.I.T.) • TheViolence Intervention Project
• Residential Treatment ∞ CommunityVolunteer Program
• Diversity in Action Scarborough (DIAS Program) ∞ Pre-Employment Program
∞ Respect In Schools Everywhere (RISE Program)
• Day Treatment
∞ Youth Outreach Worker Program (YOW Program)
• ADAPT Program ∞ SayWord Journalism Program
∞ School-Based Diversion Program
∞ Studio2 Multimedia Program
Dear Colleagues:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairperson
I t is with a great sense of pride that we share with you
our 2008-2009 annual report. This report encompasses
the third of four phases of our Strategic Implementation
dedicated funding to staff programs that support racialized
youth, those living in designated“priority”communities,
and young newcomers and their families. These funds
Douglas Millstone Planning Program, which has helped to navigate, track and are most important given the mental health stresses that
measure our efforts in order to bring our mission statement can accompany acculturation. We are also grateful for the
Past Chairperson
to life. Indeed, as the voices of the youth and families in continued support of funders like the Ontario Trillium
Carolyn Ferreira
this report illustrate, this year is no exception in realizing Foundation, the City of Toronto and the Argos Foundation.
Vice Chairperson our efforts to continuously strive to engage youth in
Consolidation is indeed timely as we begin preparation
Ray F. Williams reaching their personal best. We achieve this through active
for our next accreditation in the spring of 2010. In 2005
collaboration with our diverse families and communities,
Secretary EMYS achieved an outstanding score of 99.4% and the
and values-based partnerships.
Alison Herrington feedback from the site review team continues to burn in
As we enter the final phases of our Strategic Plan, we have our ears. With our bar set high, we hope to complete this
Treasurer
already begun to grapple with some important issues as to undertaking and sign off on the last phases of our Strategic
Gopal Karna
what it means to be a multi-service mental health centre Plan so that this time next year we can direct our energies
Members that provides a broad continuum of programs. While the towards a more integrated model of mental health service
Brian Ashton old adage of not being able to be all things to all people delivery that reflects the individual yet diverse nature of all
Jameel Boothe holds true, we have become increasingly aware of the those we serve.
diverse needs of our community and the various doors
Kar Choi Chan In carrying out all of that which we do, we must remain
through which EMYS youth and their families come
Michael Connell mindful of how the stress of the current economic situation
to us. In particular, the growth of our Level 3 violence
has impacted Ontario’s youth and families. It will certainly
Maria Cuzzolino-Lam prevention and community programs has demanded we
present the centre with funding, resourcing and staffing
Charlene Di Danieli take a broader look at mental health and, in particular, how
challenges in the near future. As a result we can anticipate
Kiana Eastmond closely it is linked with violence, trauma and distress.
an increase in service demand and a decrease in service supply.
Mary Jarrell At the same time, we recognize the embodiment of youth
Fortunately, as this report reflects, EMYS has remained
Steven Jones engagement in Level 3, where the youth are meaningfully
strong in its endeavours. The agency is supported by a
involved in all aspects of programming, from design to
Shivanand Mahadeo variety of funders who believe in our work, as well as a
delivery and from development to implementation. This
Judy Marshall dedicated Board of Directors and staff group. All of these
spirit has enhanced the strengths-based approach inherent
people combine a passion to help and to heal with a finely
Executive Director within our clinical programs, ultimately helping to connect
honed commitment to professionalism. We have no doubt
Claire Fainer the silos between our clinical and community programs
that this passion and support will continue to serve EMYS
and ensuring the importance of positive outcomes for all
well and allow us forge ahead with strength, clarity, and of
the young people who walk through our doors .
course, a continued commitment to standards of excellence
Fortunately, amidst these transitions, we have been able to in all that we do.
provide a broad continuum of programs that reflect and
respond to the needs of our surrounding communities.
This year, we enjoyed another year of financial Respectfully,
consolidation, expanding our list of funders to include,
Service Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, The
Youth Challenge Fund, and the Jays Care Foundation. This
has allowed us to strengthen our diversity agenda, with
EXPENSES
Salaries and Benefits $6,608,594 $6,153,905
Rent $350,012 $360,006
Consulting and Professional Fees $294,330 $312,182
Repairs, Mainetenance and Equipment $208,120 $306,450
Program Expenses $189,988 $272,131
Supplies and Other $140,217 $213,193
Travel $108,732 $105,621
Food $91,852 $85,240
Training $85,172 $60,937
Medical and Personal Needs $73,313 $67,656
Communication $72,848 $78,154
Meetings and Promotion $69,505 $46,712
Insurance $31,935 $33,632
Utilities and Property Taxes $29,721 $27,357
Mortgage Interest $21,106 $27,929
Goods and Services Tax Recovery (Note 9) ($41,636)
Amortization $63,669 $67,057
$8,439,114 $8,176,526
Support EMYS
DONATE
To find out how you can contribute, call us at 416-438-3697;
email us at emys@emys.on.ca; or make an online donation at
www.canadahelps.org
THANK YOU
The enhancement and sustainability of many of East Metro Youth
Services programs and services would not be possible without the
generosity and valuable support of our sponsors. To them, and to
future sponsors we are indebted and grateful.
to be proper or due; to be properly or appropriately
At East Metro Youth Services, we continuously strive to engage youth in reaching their personal best through:
• Enhancing their mental health
• Active collaboration with our diverse families and communities, and
belong:
• Counselling - Priority Access for Child Welfare
∞ Time for the Taking
[bi-lawng] –verb
• Counselling - Transitional Support Services ∞ Respite Care
• Counselling - Whatever It Takes (W.I.T.) • TheViolence Intervention Project
• Residential Treatment ∞ CommunityVolunteer Program
• Diversity in Action Scarborough (DIAS Program) ∞ Pre-Employment Program
∞ Respect In Schools Everywhere (RISE Program)
• Day Treatment
∞ Youth Outreach Worker Program (YOW Program)
• ADAPT Program ∞ SayWord Journalism Program
∞ School-Based Diversion Program
∞ Studio2 Multimedia Program
Belong.