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After overcoming self-doubt, Cole became a blogger, role model and co-creator of an accidental bird-watching club When Derek first met 13-year-old Cole, he recalls him being a troublemaker. Cole was easily influenced by friends to misbehave and became a distraction in the classroom. “I struggled with ADHD,” says Cole, “I was constantly hyper and found it impossible to focus. It got in the way of my performance at school.” In grade eight, he was placed into a special program for kids who needed extra attention.         Now, in his final year of high school, Cole admits that being part of...

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Title: Youth Outreach Worker
Reports to: Mission Area Director
Area/Department: Mission
Classification: Part-Time or Full-Time ( hours are negotiable and flexible)

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As a teenager, Georgia’s mental state was anything but calm. Having grown up around others with signficant anxiety, depression, and ADHD, Georgia compares her unending feeling of anxiety to a headless chicken running around, affecting her sense of logic. Youth Unlimited’s Andrew Chong, a calm presence in turbulent times, has been a steady and supportive influence for her. Thanks in part to Andrew’s help, Georgia has been able to not only cope with her anxiety and mental health struggles but to see the gift in overcoming challenges. In high school, Georgia suffered multiple concussions, including a major double concussion in...

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When Oliver first met Youth Unlimited’s Tombert Chen, he was in a bad place. Dealing with severe insomnia and anxiety, Oliver reached a breaking point in his grade nine English class. Tombert, who worked on-site at a school in Richmond, was called in by a teacher. When he arrived, Oliver was at his desk in tears, struggling to cope with a pile of assignments he had yet to turn in. Tombert took Oliver on a walk, and the two began a journey of a deep and lasting bond. This support helped Oliver achieve success he never thought possible. Over time,...

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