The majority of young people who struggle with substance use and mental health issues have fallen behind in their academic pursuits. Given the relationship between academic engagement and achievement and longer-term positive life outcomes, academic programming is an invaluable part of DSYTC programming. More specifically, live-in clients receive individualized academic attention and are able to earn high school credits through our partnership with the M.F. McHugh Education Centre (Section 23). Support for college, university or other academic programming is also available for those youth who have graduated high school.
Academic programming is available throughout the year, including July and August.
Client Academic Accomplishments
In the 2023/2024 academic year, 60 clients attended
academic classes while in treatment.
Together they achieved:
• 96 credits
• 180 student volunteer hours
• 1 high school graduation
DSYTC’s commitment to continuing education was
further demonstrated by awarding scholarships to
clients who demonstrated noteworthy progress and a
desire to further their academic studies after leaving
live-in treatment. Four scholarships were awarded this
year for over $7000 in total.
Youth Scholarship Program
DSYTC’s commitment to continuing education is further demonstrated by the SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Within this program scholarship opportunities are available to current (ACC) or past clients who have demonstrated noteworthy progress and a desire to further their academic studies.