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Petition for a Youth addictions Counselor for the Burin Peninsula

Petition for a Youth addictions Counselor for the Burin Peninsula

Closed — 63 supporters Verified

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modular h.
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wanda p.
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Esther b.
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danielle s.
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juanita c.
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colleen s.
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Marilyn B.
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christa w.
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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 7 months ago
We, the citizens of the Burin peninsula, petition the Government of Newfoundland, and the Department of Health and Community Services, to hire a Youth addictions Counselor to address the growing need for youth addictions services and counselling on the Burin Peninsula. The Councillor to be hired and put in place in the Marystown-Burin area, at the Burin Regional Health Care Facility or Health and Community Services offices in this area.

 

Updates

February 12, 2013

I have been reading the messages you have left and my heart breaks for the families here who have been left without options for too long. We have been working to get a meeting with regional health officials to discuss why our youth are still being ignored. We are not letting this go until someone in power looks us in the eye and explains why this resource is missing.

February 12, 2013

Seeing this kind of momentum confirms that the families in our community are no longer willing to stay silent about this crisis. My heart feels a little lighter knowing so many neighbors understand why we need this counselor right here at home.

6 Comments

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Susan Iyer
13 years ago Featured

Hire someone before it is to late for more kids.

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Gary Perry
13 years ago Featured

its about time the government stepped up. these kids have nowhere to go and they are suffering while the leaders ignore us down here.

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Brenda Osei
13 years ago Featured

So needed. Our youth are our future and we are failing them by not providing proper support.

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Jason Russell
13 years ago Featured

My nephew needs this. Why is everything always focused on St Johns? Wake up gov.

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Wayne Nkemelu
13 years ago Featured

Too many young people losing their way on the peninsula. Services should be local not hours away in town.

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Lisa Day
13 years ago Featured

PLEASE!!! My heart breaks for the families struggling in silence. We need help in Marystown now.