ON, M1K 2S3
- MSYL: Youth-led council planning and facilitating all programs, initiatives and events
- GLTR: Female-identifying youth support group
- Deep Talks: Male-identifying youth support group
- CHEF: Health and nutrition focused cooking classes
- Neighbourhood Games: Youth-led recreational games and activities
- HARTS (Healthy Arts): Arts and crafts program for children ages 6-10. Children learn how to express themselves through the therapeutic benefits of art.
- LYFT (Limitless Youth Fitness Training): Free youth group fitness classes for youth ages 13 -18. Program is led by certified personal trainer.
- Youth Drop In: Weekly program that provides a safe space for youth ages 13 - 18 to interact with staff and their peers in positive and meaningful ways. Youth pick from an array of activities such as: documentaries, movies, board games, cards and group discussions
Toronto, ON, M1E 1X2
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, M1H 3E3
Mental health and substance use support for youth
- walk-in counselling
- nurse practitioner
- peer support group
- youth drop-in
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills groups
- newcomer support
- 2SLGBTQ+ support
- employment, housing and education support
Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services; services provided by community partner agencies
Toronto, ON, M1H 3E3
In partnership with Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Toronto, ON, M1H 2X1
CanTYD Drop-in Centre
Informal counselling, access to computers and internet, resume building, and information and referral on issues of concern to youth such as housing, employment, health and mental health supports
Medai Konal
Dramatic arts program promoting creativity and skills development
Project Empowerment
For youth involved in the criminal justice system or in anti-social activities, includes one-on-one mentoring and volunteer program suitable for Community Service Orders
Project THAMIL (Tamils Helping and Motivating to Inspire Leadership)
Mentoring, peer networking and outreach, outreach workshops in schools and drop-in centres, Youth Forum workshops and guest speakers, and parent network
Selvy's Circle
Drop-in for young women 14-18 years, held in various high schools, includes leadership development activities and events
Selvan's Circle
Drop-in for young men 14-18 years, held in various high schools, includes leadership development activities and events
Toronto, ON, M1M 1P2
Parenting and child care programs
EarlyON for families and children from birth to 6 years
- information and workshops on parenting and child development
- telephone parenting support
- referrals to community resources
Teen Mothers' Program for young women 14-22 years including
- peer support group
- workshops on parenting, budgeting, nutrition
- counselling
- career guidance
- drop-in centre for girls and gender diverse youth 9-18 years
- life skills, self-esteem building workshops
- discussion groups
- Girls' Council leadership program
- March break and summer camp
Snacks and TTC fare provided to participants of some programs
Toronto, ON, M1B 5E2
Middle Years Centre (4-12 years)
- after school programs
- PA Day program, winter, March break and summer camp
- homework support
- recreation
- personal health, nutrition and wellness programs
Youth Centre (10-25 years) -- leadership and self confidence programs including Choices, LEAD Malvern, Malvern Youth Advocacy and Action Program, and Leaders in Training
- youth drop in
- sports and recreation
- youth support counselling
- youth outreach worker
- volunteer opportunities
Some programs offered at 1321 Neilson Rd and 110 Empringham Dr Unit 214 -- call for details
Toronto, ON, M1L 4S8
Youth Wellness Centre - one-stop, multiservice, youth-friendly space where young people can have fun, meet new people and access key services they need when they need them
- skills and wellbeing workshops
- sports and recreational programs
- employment support
- academic support/educational programs
- housing navigation and workshops
- Rites of Passage Process (youth of Afrikan descent)
- newcomer youth services
- financial literacy training/counselling
- mental health supports
Toronto, ON, M1L 1N9
EarlyON
- drop-in for parents/caregivers and children 0-6 years
- age appropriate activities
- school readiness
- workshops and courses for parents/caregivers
- community resources and information
After school program
- for children 6-12 years September to June
- homework assistance
- sports and recreational activities
Youth program
Free drop-in programs and activities for youth 12-18 years
March Break and Summer Camps
- for children 6-7 years
- sports and recreational activities, arts and crafts, field trips
Toronto, ON, M1L 3E7
- after school drop in and school break programs at 9 locations
- summer day program for children 4-12 years
- homework clubs
- computer clubs
- leadership training
- literacy
Toronto, ON, M4A 1H2
Counselling and case management, support groups and one-to-one mentoring, including programs for young parents 14-25 years
- leadership training and workshops
- employment readiness, job-skills training, employment placement and entrepreneurship
- neighbourhood, school and street outreach
- recreation for children and youth
- programs held at various locations
- volunteer opportunities
- Christian perspective, non-denominational
Light Patrol, lightpatrol.ca
Outreach programs including Homeless Youth Outreach, Health Light Street Health Unit, and youth transitional support
Rahab Ministry, RahabMinistry.ca 647-992-8029
For women in the sex trade, and victims of human trafficking, includes WrapAround care, volunteer opportunities, speakers
- crisis management
- individual and family counselling
- support groups
- immigration information and referrals
- ESL tutoring
- outreach and support
Toronto, ON, M1N 1Z9
- meals include vegan and vegetarian options
- guest speakers, workshops, recreational activities
- transportation fare available
Toronto, ON, M2J 4R3
Services and programs for children and youth include
- leadership programs
- after school programs
- Holiday Sharing program
- Moorelands Camp
- overnight camp
ON, M1L 1A8
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
Toronto, ON, M2J 0A5
- children and youth programs include leadership, mentorship, skills development, summer day camp
- reintegration telephone counselling for youth in conflict with the law, life skills and integration programs
- capacity building programs
- Heritage Nails Essentials - social enterprise
- cultural and social events
Markham, ON, L3R 3K8
Youth leadership training, after-school program, and recreation and events programming; Christian perspective
Youth leadership training camp
Focus on leadership, communication skills, community engagement, citizenship and team building, and volunteering
SHARP
After-school program for high school students, including experiential learning, workshops and training, and mentorship
Tic-Tac-Toronto (TTT)
Youth community engagement through outreach in Toronto, including city exploration activities
Refeel
Youth participate in creative workshops in various media forms
Toronto, ON, M4C 4C2
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
Markham, ON, L3R 9S6
- drop-in and group services have resumed
- appointment preferred
- masking is not mandatory but suggested for all visitors
- people who have symptoms of illness are urged to wear masks or access services online
Family Services
- intimate partner violence crisis management
- transitional housing support program
- individual and family counselling; mutual support groups
- family life education; parent and child drop-in
- women's gathering; recreational activities
Neighbourhood Support Services
- supportive counselling; information and referral
- form filling including welfare and social housing applications
- support network
- interpretation; newcomer orientation
Older Adult Services
- senior drop in
- educational workshops; interest groups
- basic technology training
- volunteering
Youth Programs
- youth employment
- life skills and leadership training
- recreational activities
Community Development
- networking and partnership
- volunteer recruitment and training
- social justice and equity advocacy
- community outreach; community safety collaboration
- cultural and festival celebrations
Markham, ON, L3P 1B9
- recreational activities
- computer lab
- audio/visual studio
- full kitchen
- job board
- room rentals
- one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone
- conversation circle
- conversation group for beginner French
- homework club tutoring grades 9-12
- reading and writing clubs
- high school student English writing workshops
- job search workshops
- resume and cover letter writing
- university and college preparation
- Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
- March break and summer camps
- iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities
Toronto, ON, M4H 1C3
- play and inquiry based programs to support early development in birth-6 year old children
- support to parents and caregivers with children birth-6 years including access to resources
- a variety of drop-in and registered programs for caregivers and children birth-6 years
- support for children who have special needs
- school-readiness program
- special events/activities
- Tutor Me Please program - after-school tutoring program for 7-12 year old children
Thorncliffe Park Youth Hub
- homework club
- access to computers, Internet and printer
- programs for boys and girls
- sports
- youth mentorship
- intergenerational program
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
Markham, ON, L3R 8C1
Multiservice agency, includes child and youth supports and residential programs; for emergency and transitional housing, counselling, drop-ins and employment services, see separate listings
Aftercare and Transitional Support
Assists youth transitioning out of the care of the Children's Aid Society
iGRAD
Students work with a teacher's support to complete online high school credit courses; classroom open weekdays 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team (LEGIT)
Outreach to youth 12-20 years involved in gangs, at-risk of gang involvement and/or with history of involvement with criminal justice system
Provincial Youth Outreach Workers
Workers assist youth 13-24 years to access services and supports
Queer Agenda
Peer led initiative for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, includes education, resources, and gender affirming support, peer support and social groups; available in shelters and community settings
SHINE Residential Youth Homes
Voluntary program offers combination of housing and support for youth facing housing crisis, primarily for youth 16-19 years; capacity 13
YOUTHrive
Recreation and mentorship program for the residents of selected housing co-operatives in York Region
Toronto, ON, M2N 5P8
- physical activities, information and referrals, informal counselling, snacks
- workshops include leadership and development, education, pre-employment, multiculturalism and identity
- healthy lifestyles and relationships
- drug prevention, mental health
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
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)
