Youth Resource Guide

Name of Agency: Regional Independent Students Association

Program/Division: Rotary House

Address: P.O. Box 1175, 43/45 Dundas St.,

Dartmouth, N. S., B2Y 4B8

Phone Number: (902) 466-4681

Fax Number: (902) 466-4667

Email: N/A

Contact Person: Charles Dolan

General Description: The mission of the Regional Independent

Students' Association is to address the

unique problems and circumstances of "at

risk" high school students, and to work

toward eliminating those problems through

the establishment of students residences

and support centers, as well as through the

implementation of a variety of outreach

programs targeted at non-resident

independent students.

Services Offered: Two three-bedroom apartments. 24 hour

supervision and counseling. Library and

computer areas. Tutoring services

available. Monthly seminars by guest

speakers on a variety of issues of interest

to students. Residents required to assist in

meal preparation and household chores.

Emphasis placed on teaching life skills that

will be important to students following

graduation.

Procedure: Call and make an appointment for an

interview. Must be accepted for funding by

Community Services - Children's Aid

Societies.