Rebound is a non-profit / charitable organization servicing Northumberland County. They provide literacy, mental health, youth justice diversion services. They have operated for 20 years. Some of their programs include: Mental Health - one on one Counseling for anxiety / depression. Recent support for suicidal teens. Carol shared some stories such as a young boy who had to get a paper route to raise cash to feed himself because he was being denied proper meals. Youth Justice Diversion for young people who commit minor offences - restitution - restorative justice, very successful. Many participants go on to college, employment. Positive parenting program in partnership with CAS and many other agencies. Summer reading program. On TRAC - to help children with behaviour problems. Annual run at Presquile, also walkers. Self esteem programs for boys and girls.
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