ON, M8V 2Z5
Enhanced Youth Space 416-626-6068- 385 The West Mall, * recreation services for all youth ages 13 - 24 including equity seeking and underserved populations (e.g Aboriginal people, newcomers, refugees, queer (LGBT2Q), and people with disabilities
Rathburn Area Youth (RAY) 416-626-6068 - youth-driven centre at 385 The West Mall * focus on youth empowerment, leadership, the pursuit of education, and equipping youth with the information and support they need to make healthy life choices
Street Level Youth Space 416-252-6471 ext 247 - 185 Fifth Street, drop-in centre for preteens and teens * offers life skill development workshops, physical recreational activities, volunteer and leadership opportunities
South Etobicoke Youth Space - youth-led, youth-run group * organize events to showcase youth talents, creativity and ideas * host workshops on leadership, skills development, teamwork, youth issues
Etobicoke, Toronto, ON, M8Y 1B1
- financial literacy
- STEM and academics
- community engagement
- empowerment (life skills, arts, mental and physical health)
Toronto, ON, M6S 2S7
Focuses on education, recreation, arts, employment and volunteerism aiming to prevent isolation and promote health and well-being in children and youth
Newcomer Youth Success
- provides information and orientation sessions designed for youth
- includes sessions on career pathways, volunteering, financial management, health, community events/recreational activities
- community connections - arts and recreation-based activities to gain new skills and/or community service hours
- employment counselling, job search skills workshops, support with resumes and interview techniques, networking events and connection to employers
Mabelle After-School Program
- for children ages 6-13 years living in the Toronto Community Housing community of Mabelle
- indoor and outdoor recreational activities, homework help, nutrition and health education; snacks provided
Toronto, ON, M6N 1T6
Early-ON
- caregiver and child drop-in
- parenting workshops and courses
- school readiness
Youth Program
- youth drop-in program
- sports and recreation activities
All Languages - Women's group
- social recreation
- wellness and recreation
Kids Scene Program (School-age Program)
- home work club
- recreational and physical activities
- creative arts
- March break and summer camp
- snacks
ON, M6N 4B4
and immigrant and refugee youth * establishing healthy social networks *
development of civic engagement * skills and career development on site
programs * settlement * field trips * seasonal programs for March Break,
Summer, Winter break
Mississauga, ON, L3A 3V8
Provides an environment where children, youth, adults, and community organizations work as a team to complete their goals:
- promote good citizenship and develop strategies to ensure it is maintained
- encourage and provide mentoring and educational support for underachievers and young people with learning difficulties
- mediation and support for families and/or individuals who are, or become, dysfunctional for various reasons
- stimulate critical and creative thinking
- advise and give practical support to young people who suffer adversely from exclusion and to help promote their self-esteem to its highest potential
Programs and activities include:
- youth dances
- youth meetings - Freestyle Fridays
- talent shows
- youth forum
- movie nights
- Wonderland trip
- basketball tournaments
- scholarship awards
Toronto, ON, M6M 3W3
Youth drop-in space with daily group programs, individualized case management, advocacy and systems navigation support with a focus on academic success, employment, settlement services and youth justice prevention and intervention. Programs and services include:
- tutoring and academic support for secondary school students
- support with transition to post-secondary, including financial assistance through application bursaries, scholarship program, accessing OSAP and other financial aid
- career mentorship, job readiness, resume and mock interview support, employment training, First Aid and CPR training
- RISE Diversion and Reintegration program
- mentorship and skill development
- counselling and mental wellbeing
- volunteer and peer leadership opportunities
- financial assistance, and food security support
- field trips, social and recreational activities
- organizational mentorship/trusteeship services
- youth settlement services, see separate listing
Some services offered both virtually and in-person
Mississauga, ON, L5A 2G9
Ongoing programs include:
- drop-in
- development
- mentoring
- outreach
- leadership development
- volunteer opportunities
Individualized supports and referrals for youth as needed in areas of
- mental health
- sexual identity
- education
- employment
- housing
- family and more
Toronto, ON, M5T 2L9
Training
- 20 sessions
- focus on empathy, harm reduction, boundaries, conflict resolution and advocacy
Paid work placement
- short-term (3-5 hours per week) paid placement opportunities for program graduates at drop-ins
Support
- weekly peer group debriefing, personal goal development and regular check-ins with staff
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3R8
Academic, enrichment, and support programs
- leadership and mentoring
- academic education and tutoring
- STEM activities
- life skills workshops and activities
- physical health and nutrition
- career path
- mental health and well-being workshops and activities
- financial literacy and entrepreneurship workshops
- diversity, equity, and inclusion discussions and workshops
- media art, photography, and movie production activities
- scholarships and financial aid for education
- university and college guidance and resources
- social issues - discussions, awareness campaigns, and community projects
- environmental stewardship - workshops, outdoor activities, and community projects
Toronto, ON, M6G 1L1
Support and advocacy in the areas of housing, education and employment for all youth using traditional Indigenous healing techniques
Supportive services
- youth in transition
- youth outreach
- youth justice
- Aboriginal Youth Employment Skills Building Program
- GED program
- access to Native Learning Centres
Drop-in services
- meals and snacks and food support including a community kitchen
- crisis and anger management
- life and social skills development
- housing support and advocacy
- employment support including resume writing
- financial literacy
- cultural activities, ceremonies and learning
- recreational activities
Toronto, ON, M6G 3B5
- one-on-one and group programs
- literacy skills
- gardening skills
- arts, theatre, recreation, sports
- March Break and Summer camps
- after school program
- reading club
- Girls group
- literacy, sports and art
Toronto, ON, M5T 2L4
Toronto, ON, M5T 2C2
- Personal and cultural identity development
- Professisonal development
- Transition support
- Community activities
Toronto, ON, M9N 2R3
Integrated mental health, substance use support, and other services including
- walk-in counselling - in-person and virtual
- care navigation services
- psychiatric consultation and assessment
- youth advisory committee
- support for Black-identified youth
- youth mentorship programs
- 2SLGBTQ+ programming and support
- employment, housing and education support
- Youth Outreach Worker program
Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services; services provided by community partner agencies
Toronto, ON, M9N 1V8
Community drop-in for children and youth, including homework and tutoring clubs, youth violence prevention, leadership and capacity building, employment and catering careers programs, mental health awareness, arts and sports programs, and volunteer opportunities
Meals for youth and their families, by appointment
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Support youth to progress into their future
- case management - mental health and addictions support with referral to other services
- employment training - resume writing and interview preparation workshops
- education and support around daily living skills
- cultural and recreational activities
Toronto, ON, M9N 1W7
Drop-in program includes
- drop-in kitchen
- access to computers, internet
- access to laundry, showers
- cultural workshops
- bi-weekly walk in clinic
- access to case management - system navigation and advocacy
- daily social and recreational programming
- after hours crisis drop in for registered ENAGB Youth
Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2
Programs include:
- recreation, arts, sports and fitness activities for all ages
- caregiver and child programs
- after school programs
- summer and school break camps
- adapted programs for people with disabilities and special needs
- adapted swimming pools
- parks, gardens and beaches programs
- help with establishing community gardens
- golf courses and sports facilities on a user pay basis
- Toronto Island ferry - 416-392-8193
- picnic and large group one-time bookings
Persons requiring financial assistance to access services may apply for Welcome Policy - Recreation Fee Subsidy
Drop-in program, social activities, and mentoring program
180:Fuse
Social program for students in grades 6-8, available in person and on youtube - in person takes place at Dolphin Senior Public School, Erin Mills Middle School, Thomas Street Middle School, and Homelands Senior Public School on select Friday evenings (see website).
180:Lift
Mentoring and leadership program, in partnership with and located at Dolphin Senior Public School, Erin Mills Middle School, and Thomas Street Middle School.
180:Merge
Youth Drop-In Centre ---- temporarily suspended - looking for new location
After school drop-in centre for youth 14-19 years
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Support services for youth
- walk-in counselling
- case navigation
- primary care through nurse practitioner
- psychiatric care
- peer support group
- The Studio youth drop-in
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills groups for youth and parents
- Cognitive Bahavioural Therapy (CBT) group
- 2SLGBTQ+ support
- employment and education support
Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services; services provided by community partner agencies
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1G7
Inclusive, youth-driven drop-in centre, includes individual support for housing, physical and mental health, education, employment, and legal issues
- positive space for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and youth of colour
- social opportunities and recreation activities
- music program
- workshops such as art, dance gender expression/drag performance
- sexual health workshops
- discussion groups and field trips
- access to Central Toronto Youth Wellness Hub services (see separate listing)
Toronto, ON, M5A 2J3
Social and recreation programs
- day camps, after school clubs, homework clubs, leadership training, financial literacy and others
- summer camp, PA days and break programs (TDSB/TCDSB calendar) also offered
Programs also offered at the following locations:
- Dundas Clubhouse at Dundas Junior Public School 935 Dundas St E, 416-925-2243 ext 60
- TP Loblaw Clubhouse at St Mary Catholic School 20 Portugal Sq, 416-925-2243 ext 40
- St Paul Clubhouse at St Paul Catholic School 80 Sackville St, 416-925-2243 ext 109
- CYC Clubhouse 2 Lancaster Avenue, 416-925-2243 ext 51
- Rose Clubhouse @ Rose Avenue Public School 675 Ontario Street, 416-925-2243 ext 50
Mississauga, ON, L5T 1E8
Girl-centered programs and supports for financially disadvantaged Black and racialized youth
- homework help and tutoring
- leadership and employment skills development
- culturally responsive mental health and wellness programs
- basketball-centered March break, summer, and training camps
- program offerings include free transportation, period products, nutritious meals/snacks, and athletic clothing and shoes to those in need
Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Integrated mental health and support services, including
- walk-in counselling
- care navigation
- psychiatric consultation
- short-term clinical care through nurse practitioner including physical, mental, and sexual health
- peer support group
- harm reduction counselling
- youth drop-in
- employment, housing and education support
Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services; services provided by community partner agencies
