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A drop-in and counselling program providing intervention, education, and prevention for marginalized youth and youth at risk. Programs include structured skill-building and casual drop-in. Programs are informed by a Christian faith perspective. A Youth Council discusses, organizes, and makes decisions about what happens at the centre.
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Our Community Cares, Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick
905-681-2777 ;
ROCK Access Line 289-266-0036 Visit Website
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Removes barriers for clients by creating a centre where families can gain access to multiple supports and services in one place
- home to Our Community Cares (OCC) and other community partners
- programs for youth are for ages 5 to 17 and their families, and encourage learning, physical activity, and social and life skills
Support available includes:
- Food for Life program, pre-registration required
- food pantry, see separate listing here
- infant food bank, see separate listing here
- clothing
For more information, see website
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Offers free youth drop-in programs in a safe and inclusive environment.
Services include:
Services include:
- computer and internet access
- links to community support resources
- volunteer opportunities
- ping pong and billiards
- video games (PS4, XBOX WiiU)
- large screen movies
- music recording studio
- music instrument loan program
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Our Community Cares, Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak
905-631-1218 ;
ROCK Access Line 289-266-0036 Visit Website
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Removes barriers for clients by creating a centre where families can gain access to multiple supports and services in one place
- home to Our Community Cares (OCC), and other community partners
- programs for youth are for ages 5 to 17 and their families, and encourage learning, physical activity, and social and life skills
Support available includes:
- Food for Life program, pre-registration required
- food pantry, see separate listing here
- infant food bank, see separate listing here
- clothing
For more information, see website
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Provides a variety of Drop-in recreation activities for youth in Grades 6-12
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Strives to empower youth to make positive and successful life choices through opportunity and guidance.
Committed to providing supportive services addressing all issues facing today's youth. Provides the following free, supervised programs:
After-School Program (for grades six to eight).
Youth from all backgrounds are invited to attend, whether they need help with homework, problems at home, or just looking for a place to hang out and meet new friends.
Committed to providing supportive services addressing all issues facing today's youth. Provides the following free, supervised programs:
After-School Program (for grades six to eight).
- Homework help
- Healthy snacks
- Physical activity & recreational programming
- Community involvement
- Computer, technology & social media projects
- Field trips & special events
- Positive peer interaction
- Job Finding support & free internet access
- Homework support
- Dinner
- Movie & game nights
- Field trips & special events
- Community involvement
Youth from all backgrounds are invited to attend, whether they need help with homework, problems at home, or just looking for a place to hang out and meet new friends.
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Provides:
- a welcome and friendly place for teens from all walks of life
- a safe and relaxed environment run by caring staff and volunteers
- the opportunity to connect and build friendships with other teens and caring adults
- personalized support that is specific to each teen and their unique life situation
- one-on-one mentoring
- homework support
- referral services for areas of mental health, addiction and other presenting concerns
- group discussions on teen issues, current events and spiritual questions
- indoor activities include pool, ping pong, video games, art station, weight room, board games, cards and more
- outdoor activities such as ball hockey, soccer, basketball and other fun activities
- a meaningful refuge from pressures that may exist at school, home and other places
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Family resource centre staffed with Early Childhood Educators and Social Workers designed to promote and enhance family living and foster independence and health among participants, families, and individuals
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
- EarlyON Child and Family Centres - check www.earlyonbrantfordbrant.ca for program information
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Provides a safe and engaging environment where youth can explore issues relevant to their whole person (relationally, emotionally, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually) within the context of a Biblical Worldview under the guidance and mentor-ship of Christian adults.
Operates a youth centre in the basement of Conversations Cafe and offers drop-in programs for both junior high and high school students.
The Zone: Youth in grades 9-12 participate in planned and informal activities (games, tournaments).
Tutoring and Homework Help: Experienced tutors available to help with school work. Free wifi and food available.
Chill Zone: Drop-in program for youth in grades 6-8.
Home visits available on request.
Operates a youth centre in the basement of Conversations Cafe and offers drop-in programs for both junior high and high school students.
The Zone: Youth in grades 9-12 participate in planned and informal activities (games, tournaments).
Tutoring and Homework Help: Experienced tutors available to help with school work. Free wifi and food available.
Chill Zone: Drop-in program for youth in grades 6-8.
Home visits available on request.
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Leadership, drop-in and after school programs, including breakfast club, girls and boys clubs, sports and recreation activities, social events, workshops and discussions
Virtual adult/youth mentorship program for youth 13-18 years, includes peer connections and support network
Generation Z
Leadership program for youth 13-18 years through sports and recreational activities
Kickin' it with Kings
Adult/youth mentorship program for Black male youth 13-18 years, addressing issues around mental health, well being, and access to culturally appropriate resources, through music and spoken word
Youth Employment Program
Skills and knowledge development to assist in job search
- summer camp
- community development
- volunteer opportunities
Virtual adult/youth mentorship program for youth 13-18 years, includes peer connections and support network
Generation Z
Leadership program for youth 13-18 years through sports and recreational activities
Kickin' it with Kings
Adult/youth mentorship program for Black male youth 13-18 years, addressing issues around mental health, well being, and access to culturally appropriate resources, through music and spoken word
Youth Employment Program
Skills and knowledge development to assist in job search
- interview preparation
- resume and cover letter assistance
- guest speakers, information, advice
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Drop-in program for youth age 12-18 years
- activities
- games
- food
- drop-in counselling
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Ongoing programs include: drop-in, development, mentoring, outreach, leadership development, and volunteer opportunities. Individualized supports and referrals for youth as needed in areas of mental health, sexual identity, education, job, family and more.
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Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system
- Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
- Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
- Speakers available
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Offering a safe, fun and inclusive place for teens to meet and enjoy recreation opportunities
- Music
- Sports
- Volunteering
- Fundraising
- Leadership development
- Art
- Employment services
- Resource area
- Counselling resources
- Workshops
- Public health information
- Main lounge
- Music room
- Computer room
- Cafe area
- Pool tables
- Ping-pong
- Foosball
- Video games
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Drop-in centre for youth ages 12-18. Pool tables, air hockey, Foosball, video games, basketball and a snack bar are available. Trips are coordinated for youth in the summer. Afterschool Program for (Homework Help) Grades 2-6.
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Collaborative project of over 30 organizations to build an integrated network of sites offering a continuum of youth-centred services, supports and programming.
Partnership Table members include Th Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Rotary Club of Guelph, YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, Guelph Community Foundation, University of Guelph, Minto Mental Health, East Wellington Community Services, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington and Shelldate Family Gateway.
Funds managed by the Guelph Community Foundation (primary funding partner).
- integrated approach through multiple sites in rural and urban locations
- phased implementation of integrated spaces/services
- equitable and inclusive access through in-person and virtual services
- primary care, mental health and substance use services
- education/training, employment and career support, outreach, counselling and peer-to-peer programs
Partnership Table members include Th Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, Rotary Club of Guelph, YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, Guelph Community Foundation, University of Guelph, Minto Mental Health, East Wellington Community Services, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington and Shelldate Family Gateway.
Funds managed by the Guelph Community Foundation (primary funding partner).
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Newcomer Centre of Peel
Office: 905-306-0577Crisis: 416-455-8252
Alternate Crisis: 416-450-8734
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COVID19 -- services and classes being offered online and in-person; for information or to register and for all other settlement service inquiries, call 905-306-0577 ext 227 or email at info@ncpeel.ca; Crisis Services Direct Lines 416-455-8252 or 416-450-8734
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LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
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LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
- English classes
- LINC classes running online and in-person
- childminding may be available; part-time or full-time classes
- employment and business start-up assistance
- resume writing and job search skills
- networking and interview skills
- in-person and online classes
- information and referral
- translation, interpretation and certification of documents
- citizenship preparation classes
- assistance with forms and applications, including access to Ontario Electricity Support Program
- workshops
- services delivered in elementary and secondary schools in Mississauga during the school year
- information about the school system
- parent and youth-specific workshops with information on topics such as housing, health care and job search
- group activities for newly arrived immigrant and refugee youth, adults and seniors
- trained volunteer mentors
- homework help for youth
- computer classes and low impact exercise for seniors
- tools to de-escalate conflicts and advocate for children
- helps parents define acceptable behavior, respond to their children's needs and reinforce their family's values
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COVID19 - No walk-in service * call, email or visit RYFS website for service updates
Youth drop-in centre
Youth drop-in centre
- informal counselling and one-to-one support
- information on community resources
- Internet access
- resume and job search assistance
- social support and skill development groups
- volunteer opportunities
- life skills training
- discussion groups, expressive arts
- health and physical activity, and recreation groups
- drop-in includes games, tournaments, discussions
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Alternative educational school program that serves 8-10 high risk youth in grades 7 and 8 who have serious mental health/developmental and educational challenges.
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- Drop in centre
- Recreational programs after school and evenings
- Gym drop in
- March break and holiday break activities
- PA Day programs
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COVID19 180:Fuse events available virtually through Zoom; contact for information on accessing virtual programs, and updates on drop-in reopening
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Drop-in program, social activities, and mentoring program
180:Merge Youth Drop-In Centre
After school drop-in centre for youth 14-19 years, located in Sheridan Centre Mall (2225 Erin Mills Parkway)
180:Fuse
Monthly social program for students in grades 6-8
180:Lift
Mentoring and leadership program, in partnership with and located at Dolphin Public School and Erin Mills Middle School
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Drop-in program, social activities, and mentoring program
180:Merge Youth Drop-In Centre
After school drop-in centre for youth 14-19 years, located in Sheridan Centre Mall (2225 Erin Mills Parkway)
180:Fuse
Monthly social program for students in grades 6-8
180:Lift
Mentoring and leadership program, in partnership with and located at Dolphin Public School and Erin Mills Middle School
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Ongoing programs include: drop-in, development, mentoring, outreach, leadership development, and volunteer opportunities. Individualized supports and referrals for youth as needed in areas of mental health, sexual identity, education, job, family and more
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Mississauga Valley Community Centre and Library, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3R8 (43km)
Mississauga, ON, L5A 3R8 (43km)
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After school, leadership and empowerment programs, including tutoring, homework club, life skills training, employment training, mentoring * workshops include financial literacy, entrepreneurship, resume assistance and interview preparation * youth justice and crime prevention presentations * recreation programs include music, dance, and video * high school outreach * health promotion * internships for post secondary students * volunteer opportunities for youth and adults
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Supervised, recreation-based youth drop-in centre
- offers pool table, ping-pong, video games and scheduled activities
- staff trained to work with youth and provide referrals to youth services available in Halton Hills and Halton Region
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Halton Hills Youth Centre, Georgetown
1-877-718-2205 905-873-2600
Crisis: ROCK Crisis Line: 905-878-9785 Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868
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Acton and Georgetown Youth Centres are open for in-person programming Mon to Fri from 3 pm-7:30 pm for youth ages 12-24. The Youth Centres provided recreation-based youth drop-in programming, supervised by Town trained staff that includes a lounge, gym, cooking, access to resources and more
- offers pool table, ping-pong, video games and scheduled activities
- staff trained to work with youth and provide referrals to youth services available in Halton Hills and Halton Region
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