Penny Burley, Alternatives for Youth

Penny Burley has been the Executive Director of Alternatives for Youth (AY) since 2014 providing both administrative and clinical supervision functions.  During this time, she has developed a shared space - integrated service delivery model with the Youth Wellness Centre, implemented new provincially mandated standardized screening, assessment and perception of care measures, and supported the clinical team in acquiring registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Previous to this role, Penny was a Youth Substance Use/Addiction therapist for 25 years with AY, serving as the Concurrent Disorders Clinical Team Lead for 5 of those years. Penny Burley is also a registered psychotherapist with the CRPO.