Your Stepping Stone Towards Independence

Out of Home Care Program

River Road Residence for Youth

Director of Youth Services: Tiffiny Hughes

Supervisor: Maegan Wescome

The program's focus is on assisting youth with continuing their education. Residents living at Columbus House attend a local High School or the Teen Compass Educational Program on a daily basis. We also assist with learning independent living skills and employment preparation.

 

For Emergency Services - The Guest House - Please refer to the option under the program menu at the top right of this page

Looking to Become a Resident?

  • Eligibility

    This is a VOLUNTARY Co-Ed Program

    -Between 16 and 21 years of age

    -Attending or willing to return to continue your education: High School, Alternative School, Teen Compass Educational Credit Program (a combination of these choices), College, or begin an Apprenticeship

    -Able to live with up to seven other youth (co-ed)

    -Willing to assist with volunteer work in the community alongside the other residents & staff

    - Willing to work a part-time job (we will assist you with a resume & employment search


    Please note that we have a policy of no alcohol, drugs, or paraphernalia on the property at any time. No smoking/vaping inside the residence.

  • How to Apply to Become a Resident

    Please click on the Admission Package link below to review the program guidelines.

    Contact us at 613 732-8977 between 8am-3pm during the week to schedule an Intake Interview.

    ADMISSION PACKAGE

Meet the Team

  • Tiffiny Hughes

    DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES

    Tiffiny oversees the Out of Home, Teen Compass Educational and Guest House Programs. She is passionate about working with youth and has advocated for them for over 34 years. She uses her experience, insight, and sense of humour to support and assist both our residents and youth in the community in navigating through their current life challenges and celebrating their accomplishments. Tiffiny believes in being a part of the solution, which takes creativity and collaboration. Through this determination, the Teen Compass Programs were created to assist with some of the Educational and Employment gaps in the area for youth

  • Maegan Wescome

    YOUTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR

    Maegan has worked with Columbus House for over 16 years and wears ‘many hats’ for the programs. Along with assisting in organizing the main structure, including intakes and staff hiring, within the Out of Home Program, she is also the Facilitator of the Teen Compass Educational Program. Maegan uses her experience and sense of humour to assist youth in the community in finding encouragement and success along their educational path.

  • Fran Santaluce

    STAFF TRAINER/YOUTH COUNSELLOR & CASEWORKER

    Fran is the primary worker and caseworker within the residence who assists with keeping the continuity of the day-to-day aspects of the program. She assists with program planning, including activities that provide new experiences and skill-building for the youth in our care. Fran is here to welcome all new residents and assist them with settling into the residence routine. She also provides training and mentorship for new staff members.

  • Katie Maitland

    YOUTH COUNSELLOR/STAFF TRAINER

    Katie has been with Columbus House for several years along with working in the education system. She is a youth counsellor as well as a staff trainer in the Residential Program. She uses her creativity to engage the youth we serve in activities that assist them to build self confidence. Katie offers continues support and guidance for each youth as they work through the program.

  • Megan Eady

    YOUTH COUNSELLOR

    Megan has been working with the Residential Program for a couple of years. She brings her sense of humour in each interaction with the residents. Megan is non judgemental and places a focus on building upon each residents strengths. With her background as a hockey player and coach, she shares fitness and nutritional knowledge to assist the residents to build healthy lifestyles.

  • Skylar Reed

    YOUTH COUNSELLOR

    Skylar joined the team and is assisting in the Residential Program while she continues her education. She shares her dedication of learning with each of the residents by assisting with their school assignments in order for them to find success. Skylar also provides coaching and guidance to each resident so they may learn the independent living skills which is needed moving forward along their path.

Thank you to The Home Depot Foundation and the Orange Door Project! The Pembroke Home Depot has supported Columbus House through this event since 2008!

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