DotWell is affiliated with Dorchester House & Codman Square Health Center
Location
450 Washington St
Dorchester,
MA,
02124United States
42° 17' 45.1824" N, 71° 4' 19.686" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday-Thursday
8:30AM-10:00PM
Friday
8:30AM-9:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM-3:00PM
Mission:
Civic Health, a critical component to the mission of the Health Center, is a community research and action learning program that jump-starts ideas and ventures for improving community prosperity. The program operates with the knowledge that the overall health of individuals is directly related to the health of their physical environments, their social networks and connections to their community, their economic and educational opportunities, and their personal sense of empowerment. The Civic Health team is continuously working to improve communication networks within the Health Center and among community organizations.
They strive to improve the economic literacy in the community with the goal of increasing the economic self-sufficiency and the economic health of Codman Square. Concurrently, the team is creating and improving Codman Square public green-spaces and public meeting spaces, and building social capital by helping to foster Codman Square as a Home for the Arts.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Doreen Treacy, Director of Civic Health
Number of people served each year:
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
Community/Cultural Center
Location
1353 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester,
MAUnited States
42° 18' 15.4548" N, 71° 3' 33.0696" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m.
Generation Next Academy is open from 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center at 1353 Dorchester Avenue, and is open to youth 12 to 18 years old. Generation Next Academy is located in the back of the DHMSC building, near the basketball court.
Mission:
Generation Next Academy, formerly the DotWell Teen Center, is a place where youth can gain the necessary skills to prepare for their future. Our program is designed to foster growth amongst all of its participants through education, exploration and hands on experience opportunities.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Key Partners:
Codman Square Tech Center
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Drop in during program hours.
Key Programs Offered:
★ Dorchester Youth Council
A diverse group of 12 to 18 year-olds from the Dorchester community work together to make a difference in the community by implementing their own civic initiatives and distributing mini-grants to other youth-led projects in Dorchester.
Members receive leadership training and ongoing support from adult advisors to coordinate this mini-grant process and address community issues of concern to them. As community leaders, they will encourage their peers to become active young citizens. Our members develop practical skills, learn the importance of leadership and teamwork, and gain a better knowledge of community issues.
★ Academic Achievement
Tutoring: Tutors will be available to tutor in all high school subjects
Educational Workshops
College Planning and Preparation Support
★ Workforce Development
Employment Opportunities
Professional Development Training
Career Counseling
Field Experience
Networking Opportunities
★ Self-Care
Behavioral Health Services
Health Education
Life Skills
★ Leadership
Community Service Learning
Civic Engagement
★ Money Management
Financial Education Workshops
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