Free mobile youth walk-in clinic – a first for Vaughan
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City officially launches
MOBYSS at Dufferin Clark Community Centre
Receiving medical attention is now easier than ever for youth in Vaughan as a mobile clinic is rolling into town. Called MOBYSS (Mobile York South Simcoe), the program is in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA – York and Simcoe South and 360°kids. It offers free, non-judgmental, confidential healthcare and will be parked at Dufferin Clark Community Centre every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Receiving medical attention is now easier than ever for youth in Vaughan as a mobile clinic is rolling into town. Called MOBYSS (Mobile York South Simcoe), the program is in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association CMHA – York and Simcoe South and 360°kids. It offers free, non-judgmental, confidential healthcare and will be parked at Dufferin Clark Community Centre every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A special ceremony will take place at the
community centre to officially launch this service on Thursday, Oct. 13. Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council, along with dignitaries from CMHA – York
and South Simcoe and 360°kids, will be joined by students from Vaughan
Secondary School to celebrate this initiative. The event will include a tour of
the mobile clinic, refreshments, literature, giveaways, and free access to the
community centre gymnasium and Youth Room for activities and games.
About MOBYSS
MOBYSS provides
residents aged 12-25 years compassionate, youth-centred health services such as
counselling, support and referrals from a mental health worker, peer support
specialist and nurse practitioner. No appointments or health card are necessary.
The bus travels around York Region to make it easier for youth to access
services.
MOBYSS
began as a pilot project at Dufferin Clark Community Centre on Sept. 8, 2016
and dozens of youth have since used the service. The initiative supports the City’s
mission to provide Service Excellence to residents, making physical and mental
healthcare accessible to vulnerable youth in our community.
For more
information about MOBYSS in Vaughan, contact the Recreation Services department
at 905-832-8500 or visit vaughan.ca/RecFYI.
About 360°kids
360°kids offers its Home Base Youth Drop-in
program at Dufferin Clark Community Centre. They provide youth workers,
workshops and events to support youth in crisis aged 13-26 years, Monday
to Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Their programs focus on life skills,
including healthy relationships, anger management, healthy living and stress
management. 360°kids’ Home Base program serves approximately 500 youth per year and
about 50 youth daily at Dufferin Clark Community Centre.