Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

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

• 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

Services and programs for children and youth include

• leadership programs
• after school programs
• Holiday Sharing program
• Moorelands Camp
  • overnight camp

• 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

• 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

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

• after school programs
• PA Day program, winter, March break and summer camp
• homework support
• recreation
• personal health, nutrition and wellness programs

• youth drop in
• sports and recreation
• youth support counselling
• youth outreach worker
• volunteer opportunities
  

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

• 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

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

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

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

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

Girls' Centre

• 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

• 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

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

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• 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

• 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

• homework club
• access to computers, Internet and printer
• programs for boys and girls
• sports
• youth mentorship
• intergenerational program

• operates JYN Academy private high school
• hosts events and programs for Jewish youth

• mentoring program that partners High School (gr 11 and 12) teens and Elementary School (gr 4-7) children in Jewish environment
• teens will assist children with homework and participate with them in activities, crafts and sports

• meals include vegan and vegetarian options
• guest speakers, workshops, recreational activities
• transportation fare available

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

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

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