Brampton - Rapport Youth & Family Services is excited to invite you to an Open House at its ECLYPSE Youth Drop-In Centre on Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

This dynamic event is called "ECLYPSEing 10 Years" and is free for all attendees, including youth, local community residents, partner agencies, and funders. ECLYPSE Youth Drop-In Centre is located at 71 West Drive, Unit 21 (southeast corner of Clark and West Drive). To RSVP, please call 905-790-7707.

ECLYPSE's 10th Anniversary is a milestone for Rapport and the Brampton community. Over the past decade, ECLYPSE has provided direct services to thousands of youth who would otherwise have difficulty accessing services through the more traditional gateways in the social services, education, employment and health sectors. The staff at ECLYPSE are committed to providing a healthy, nonthreatening environment for youth to socialize, learn and participate in constructive and growth enhancing activities. The ECLYPSE team is dedicated to promoting increased collaboration amongst youth serving organizations to strengthen services in the Region of Peel.

On the occasion of this milestone Paul Sherman, Rapport's executive director said, "We are extremely proud of this important achievement in ECLYPSE's history. So many youth have benefited over the past decade from ECLYPSE's services. We are grateful to its past funders such as Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, as well as, the Region of Peel Social Services and the United Way of Peel, the program's current funders."

ECLYPSE is a multi-service youth drop-in centre for 12-24 year olds living in Brampton. The centre provides counselling support, general information, employment services, and volunteer opportunities for youth. A number of local agencies collaborate in the service provision in the centre.

Rapport's mission is to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of youth and families through counselling and related support services. The agency's vision is "Happier Youth, Healthier Communities", as we believe that assisting young persons with their problems has a direct impact on their own well-being and the overall health of their community.