Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

• summer camp
• community development
• volunteer opportunities

• interview preparation
• resume and cover letter assistance
• guest speakers, information, advice

Provides a variety of Drop-in recreation activities for youth in Grades 6-12

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

• Youth dances
• Talent shows
• Youth forum
• Movie nights
• Wonderland trip
• Basketball tournaments
• Scholarship awards

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

• financial literacy
• STEM and academics
• community engagement
• empowerment (life skills, arts, mental and physical health)

• for ages 12-20 years
• free, confidential, individual counselling and family counselling
• professional counsellors, with office or community visits, and day or evening appointments
• quick response to referrals
• client centred, strength based, brief counselling
• group service
• walk-in counselling service for children and youth

• increase youths' self-esteem and self-confidence, and highlights the positive aspects of youth to the community
• young people use artistic expression to deal with issues of violence in their lives and in the community
• youth-led network that uses artistic expression to promote non-violence

• multi-service youth drop-in centre for 12-24 year olds living in Brampton
• local agencies collaborate in service provision
• 2 locations:

• free program providing an opportunity to develop and learn in a fun, safe, secure, and familiar school-based environment
• includes physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, and wellness/ life skills development

• after school weekly activity programs to establish community connections for newcomer and refugee youth ages 12-24 years
• Youth in Action promotes healthy lifestyle and cross cultural integration through sports
• Youth In Arts offers visual arts, digital design and video production workshops

• group of programs for youth age 13-29 years to support the healthy development of newcomer, out-of-status, LGBTQ, racialized and the underserved
• settlement services, community engagement, environmental stewardship, nutrition and health, self-defence
• Global Roots Garden -- intergenerational urban farming program that brings newcomer youth and seniors together to learn and practice gardening, growing food and healthy cooking; snacks and TTC tokens available
• Newcomer Club: after school program facilitating integration of newcomer students at Etobicoke Collegiate; includes activities such as team building, goal setting; snack provided

• after-school program for newcomer children ages 6-12 years that helps them integrate to their new communities
• art activities, homework help, English literacy enrichment, healthy lifestyle choices, leadership and forming a sense of civic pride

• for children ages 6-13 years living in the Toronto Community Housing community of Mabelle
• indoor and outdoor recreational activities, homework help, nutrition education, and health education; snack provided

• pre-employment program designed to teach youth ages 15-29 years how to market themselves in today's digital world
• instruction on building a professional digital profile, creating new media based resumes, developing networking skills, and exploring careers through networking events

• caregiver and child drop-in
• family resource library
• parenting workshops and courses
• educational workshops for newcomer women
• school-age and youth programming
• home work club
• March break and summer camp (age group 6-12 years)
• youth drop-in program

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

• wraparound and case management services
• mentorship and skill development
• support network development
• financial assistance, scholarship program
• advocacy and outreach
• leadership skills development
• violence prevention
• RISE Youth Justice program
• community engagement and development
• cultural and artistic productions
• agency mentorship and administrative support

• outreach
• counselling and support
• transitional housing and housing support
• welfare
• employment
• legal help
• social, recreation and cultural activities

• 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

• workshops and sessions focused on youth empowerment, recreation, health education and more.
• one-on-one support and service referrals