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Mentoring Program - WestCare Illinois - Main Office

1100 West Cermak Road, Suite B414, Chicago, IL 60608

Eligibility

Youth in 8th-12th grades at Olive-Harvey Middle College School who are: academically off-track, have low school attendance, one to three in-school disciplinary infractions, limited police involvement, and heightened exposure to violence

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
https://westcareillinois.org/mentoring-program/
[email protected]

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Contact (312) 568-7051 for additional information.

Service area

Chicago, IL

Description

WestCare Illinois (WCIL) recruits youth at Olive-Harvey, as well as receiving referrals from school personnel. Mentoring services occur on the school campus during, and after hours, throughout the school year. WCIL staff provides group and individual mentoring services that utilize the evidence-based model, The Seven Challenges, addressing drug and alcohol problems as well as violations of school policies.Mentees are provided with mindfulness activities and opportunities to participate in gatherings like sporting events, bike riding, yoga, and weekend art endeavors that support the mentor/mentee therapeutic relationship as well as promote the youth's socio-economic needs.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

WestCare Illinois

WestCare came to Illinois in 2006 as the substance abuse treatment provider at Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, Illinois. Since that time, WestCare Illinois has expanded its footprint to include several programs in the City of Chicago.With services spanning in-custody substance abuse treatment through re-entry, WestCare Illinois has a special expertise around in-custody substance abuse treatment and re-entry programming.