Art Alive is an art-based program designed to facilitate opportunities to practice social skills within a coached/ instruction-based environment. This program is great for those benefiting from more support & coaching following Conversation Cues. 

Increase independence with moving around Thunder Bay. As this is a large skill, needs may vary. Some examples of program targets could include: navigating sidewalks & intersections, planning your route, Reaching destinations within the city using transit, social rules & etiquette for using transit and traveling with members of the public 

This program helps participants discuss one’s motivation for hygiene routines. Teaching, modelling, and practicing focus on the following targets: Washing, Bathing and Showering, Dental Care, Toileting and Bathroom Etiquette, Bedroom/ Sleeping Area Organization, Privacy

The skills covered in Caring for Myself are the foundations of developing healthy relationships with others and strengthening relationships with family members.

Join us in person, for a friendship-themed cooking program. Participants learn to cook and prepare food items to increase their independence and comfort in the kitchen. We will learn kitchen safety & hygiene, basic cooking skills, along with social activities each evening.  

Participants will leave each session with new recipes to add to their collection, as well as items they have made to share with family & friends. Through exploring the social side of cooking, participants could use the recipes and skills learned to share with family and friends during a gathering.

Practice and boost social skills weekly through games and activities. Each session will cover relevant social skills to enhance the social skill toolbox involving playing games with others. We will also focus on learning to play (the game, if required), following the game rules, and appropriately handling situations that occur while playing games.

Looking to join the workforce or begin volunteering? Get Job Ready with our job readiness program.  Learn new skills or refresh some previously learned.  The program will include activities, games, videos, and role-plays to help get you ready as you begin employment.  During the sessions, each participant will create a resume, look for positions available, and experience an interview. Topics covered include; 

• Identifying strengths & weaknesses

• Resumes

• Interviews

• Cover letters

• Job search

• Networking 

• Workplace health & safety

• Social rules

• Work-life balance

• Employee relations

• Job performance

This program is best for youth/adults interested in future employment with average language skills.

This program is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities that promotes sexual self-advocacy.

The main pillars of the program address:

• Healthy Boundaries

• Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

• Sexual Health

• Anatomy

The curriculum teaches sexuality to participants to ensure they have access to information that allows them to make informed decisions and be sexual self-advocates. Focusing on how to speak up regarding relationships and sexuality.  Participants will have interactive opportunities to practice skills through skits, roleplay, and other techniques.