Dalhousie Youth Support Services

Dalhousie Youth Support Services

Record #: PET2144

Last Modified: 18 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 16 Sep 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides an alternative to custody for youth ages 12-17 who have committed an offence.

Offers Reintegration and Community Support for youth who are before youth court and have few support systems in the community
Offers Extra-judicial Measures and Extra-Judicial Sanctions
Provides skill building programs such as social skills, substance education, anger management, anti-violence, pre-employment skills, financial literacy and an alternative school program
All programs assist youth in reducing their risk of re-offending

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Thu 9 am-5:30 pm, Fri 9 am-3 pm
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Youth who are involved in the youth justice system 12 year(s) - 17 year(s)
Application	Attendance Centre youth are referred directly through the courts or through their probation officer * Reintegration and Community Support youth can be self-referred or referred by parent/guardian, lawyer, school counsellors, teachers, police, courts, CAS, group home and custodial facilities
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	Between George St - Aylmer St on Dalhousie St
Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	189 Dalhousie St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 2M1
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - main floor only

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-749-5705
Fax	705-749-9545
E-Mail	info@dyss.ca
Website	www.dyss.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DalhousieYouthSupportServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyssptbo
Primary Contact	Karen Carr, Executive Director; Email: kcarr@dyss.ca
Mailing Address	189 Dalhousie St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 2M1

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