More On Chezi's Corner


    Mentoring Program
    Residents in Chezi’s Corner are not only taught to improve
    their own personal skills, they also participate in a train-the-
    trainer program to teach them to assist in helping other
    troubled youth.  This very unique program validates the
    youth’s abilities to learn skills and then to teach others.

    Also, during their residency in Chezi’s Corner, youth are
    involved in individual counselling while at the same time
    assisted in obtaining advancement in their education or
    vocation.

    The High on Success Program teaches participants to
    address their personal problems with the assistance of
    trained house-parents and staff.  Within a stable
    environment, residents will:
    •        Increase self-esteem
    •        Increase decision making skills
    •        Increase personal control through anger   
             management and conflict resolution skills                    
    •        Decrease antisocial behaviours
    •        Increase their sense of positive mental health
    •        Become more productive in the community
    •        Learn to mentor other youth having similar problems.
    •        Improve communication skills.

    Jewish Identity:
    An integral part of Chezi’s Corner is the Jewish identity
    component.  As previously noted, the residence is strictly
    kosher.  Only kosher food is prepared following strict
    kashrus guidelines.  Furthermore, within the home, Jewish
    heritage and religious themes are discussed in a non-
    threatening manner.  Shabbat and Jewish holidays are
    observed, though each resident decides for himself the
    level of observance he feels most comfortable with.  For
    those residents wishing to learn more about their Jewish
    identity, the house parents and/or staff assist the resident
    in finding additional sources to explore their heritage and
    religion at the level they desire.  No formal planning of
    programs is done on Shabbat or Jewish holidays.  From
    time to time, guest speakers are invited in to talk about
    various Jewish topics.