Joanna Conrad

11/04/2025

SKILLS SQUAD is BACK!

A fun, hands-on experience where kids build confidence, communication, and smart decision-making — all while having fun!

- Social skills games
- Teamwork & communication challenges
- Confidence-building activities
- Snack provided
- Fun & friendships!

📍 Essex Sports Complex
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📅 Tuesdays: Nov 26, Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2025
👧 Ages 7–11
💲 $50 for all 4 sessions

Spots are limited — join the squad today!

Register now:[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftNrvUtAqzq6U-yNrQAs2t6C3TP4B3z36J9S--vWVa9IO6UA/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftNrvUtAqzq6U-yNrQAs2t6C3TP4B3z36J9S--vWVa9IO6UA/viewform)

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

10/30/2025

Competence is the antidote to anxiety. 🌱

I sat down with the Anchored Minds Podcast to talk about youth mental health, the impact of digital life, and how families, schools, and communities can build resilience together.

🎙 Episode coming soon — stay tuned!

A huge thank you to for having me on.

10/16/2025

Youth Gambling Online: The Hidden Risk

Did you know children as young as 11 are being exposed to gambling?
Not in casinos — but online.

Loot boxes and skins in video games 🎮
In-app “mini-games” that look like slot machines 🎰
Sports betting ads popping up on social media 🏈

What feels like “just for fun” can have serious impacts:
⚠️ Kids can rack up charges without realizing it (many times on parent’s credit cards).
⚠️ The dopamine rush is the same as adult gambling.
⚠️ Early exposure increases the chance of lifelong gambling problems.

Parents — here’s what you can do:
✔️ Ask your child if they’ve seen gambling-style ads or games.
✔️ Explain how these games are designed to keep them hooked.
✔️ Remind them: “easy wins” online often lead to bigger losses.

Talking about it early can help protect your child’s future.

10/09/2025

We’d love your feedback! It helps us see the difference our programs are making for your child and family, and it guides us as we grow. Your answers are confidential and only used to make our services better and to support future funding. Share your email at the end for a chance to win a $50 gift ...

09/26/2025

Looking for something fun AND meaningful for your child this PA Day?
Join us for a full-day camp filled with friendship, activities, and skill-building to help kids:
✔️ Communicate & listen with confidence
✔️ Solve problems & handle conflict positively
✔️ Feel comfortable in social situations
✔️ Work together as a team

🍴 Lunch included
🎁 Fun Youth Diversion swag
🤝 New friendships & positive experiences

📅 Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Nature Farms Fresh Rec Centre, Leamington
💲 Cost: $50 per camper

Spots are limited – register today!
👉 https://forms.gle/9k3hqcpSgnUHkGjQA

📞 For questions, contact us at 519-253-3340 or [email protected]

💬 Tag a parent friend who might be interested!

09/24/2025

09/16/2025

We’re honoured (and a little excited 🤗) to have been featured on CBC National this week!

Youth crime is a growing concern, but at Youth Diversion we know that prevention, support, and opportunity change the story for young people.

Thank you to CBC for highlighting the importance of early intervention and community-based solutions. Together, we can help youth make positive choices and build safer communities for all.

09/10/2025

So proud of the support Youth Diversion has received from the LaSalle Police Youth Foundation.

Thank you LaSalle Police Service for helping us continue to serve youth across Windsor & Essex County!

The LaSalle Police Youth Foundation is proud to present $10,000 to Essex County Youth Diversion, who was selected as the main beneficiary of our LPYF Golf Tournament!
Thanks to our incredible sponsors and players, this year’s tournament raised a whooping $27,500! These funds go towards supporting amazing organizations that help local youth access vital programs and opportunities.

08/31/2025

🚨 We’ve Moved! 🚨

Youth Diversion is excited to announce that we’ve moved into our new home!

Our New Address:
Cottage 5
3640 Wells Street, Windsor ON N9C 1T9

Our phone and email remain the same:
☎ 519-253-3340
✉ [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming our partners, families, and community to our new space as we continue delivering prevention, education, and intervention services for children and youth across Windsor & Essex County.