Activity Based Youth Programs
Movement and Wellness
Our Movement program hones in on 3 keywords: Resilience, Confidence and Teamwork. We use discretion to make sure individual goals are accomplished. Whether that’s holding a plank for a full minute or 7 seconds, our clients will grow in mental/spiritual/emotional/physical strength, realize their resilience… and will understand the importance of small victories, being victories, in general. We strive to enforce the understanding and benefits natural endorphins provide, through exercise. We are not here to ‘destroy’ you, nor is this a boot camp of sorts. This will build confidence and a sense of community. It will allow one to realize the importance of accountability, through group activity. It will allow our clients to realize they’re capable of tackling their own specific dreams, wants and desires in life. We know here, at The VJC that dreams are achievable. With all of the stresses life brings us, sometimes it’s nice to put your body/mind on autopilot… Let us take over and create the best version of YOU!
Healing Arts
The Healing Arts program at Vic James Center employs visual art, written poetry, spoken word, storytelling, Shakespeare, improv & the performing arts to assist youth aged 16–25 in recovery from or at risk for Substance Use Disorder. The program aids such youth to express emotion constructively, discover their inner creativity, build positive self-esteem & establish a strong sense of community with the understanding that participation in a wholesome & accepting community is paramount in countering addiction & the likeliness of drug use. The program offers meditative drawing & sculpting sessions, teaches students to translate Shakespearean verse into everyday language, allows youth to share true experiences from their lives in the form of theatrical storytelling, uses improvisational games & exercises as a means of wholesome recreation & promotes self-confidence by creating a safe, welcoming space for youth to discover their inner poets, performers, songwriters & visual artists.
Youth Mentorship
The Youth Mentoring program is based on these ideals: Positive Identity, Empowerment, Boundaries, Expectations, Time Management, Social and Academic Skills, Commit to Learn, Support System
Stage 1: Personal Development
Stage 2: Inner Self
Stage 3: Professional
Stage 4: Reflection and Reward
“Just say it! Talk about the hard things today. You do not grow from a place of comfort or denial. Care for yourself by willing to speak the things often unspoken. It may not feel great in the moment, but you are creating long term freedom for your health and wellness.“
Career Coaching
The Career Coaching Program will accomplish the following things:
✅ Get clear on your career desires and what motivates you towards them
✅ Discover and cultivate positive beliefs about yourself and your abilities
✅ Learn how to become your own advocate to get more job offers
✅ Grow your confidence to make money doing work you enjoy