Peers Opportunity Centre: Programs

Peers Opportunity Centre offers different types of programs such as:

• Think Straight: Examines thought processes, their origins, validity/usefulness, and provides participants with the skills and tools to change ineffective thinking and related behaviours. The curriculum includes the following topics: recognizing barriers to potential, communication, planning, motivation, relationships, and understanding the self.
• Dare to Dream—Employability and Computer Skills: Includes an examination of the employability issues related to exiting sex work; provides skills and tools for a smoother transition, and includes topics such as self-esteem, intimacy, isolation, independence, budgeting, transferable skills, resume writing, and interview skills.
• Understanding Abuse—Taking our Power Back: A group focused on recognizing abuse, violence and trauma, and their connection to addictions; provides participants with skills and tools for staying safe when trauma responses are triggered. Based on the “Seeking Safety Manual,” by Lisa Najivits.
  
• Employability and Computer Skills Groups: Includes an examination of the employability issues related to exiting sex work; provides skills and tools for a smoother transition, and includes a mentorship component.
• Counselling: A counsellor is available on site every Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to assist with addiction and other personal issues.
  
• One to one individualized support: Individualized service planning to best meet participants particular set of needs and barriers.
  
• Weekly "Beauty Day": Depending on volunteers available; we often offer free  haircuts, massage and manicures. Beauty day is always on Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

 These programs really help with the healing  process of many targeted women in our community.