Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

COVID19 -- Resource rooms open for drop in, computers available for use for housing and employment related needs * Harm Reduction Programs back to regular hours

Variety of programs and services that help individuals, families and youth

Active Parenting Program a video based program guided by a JHS facilitator helps parents of 5-12, and teens, break down communication barriers and enhance the quality of family life * programs available between September and April

Employment Services to assist any job seeker with their resume, cover letter, job search, skills upgrading and more. Ask about our Ready to Go program for youth up to age 30 which has pre-employment training and certifications followed by a paid job trial

Extrajudicial Measures Program community partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Clarington Youth Centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle) teen drop-in program in Bowmanville * youth up to the age of 18, after school recreation space, skills development, community volunteer hours opportunities

Group Counselling Anger Management for adults and young adults * Dads Aiming for Direction and Support (D.A.D.S.) helps fathers gain skills they need to nurture their children * Active Parenting groups for parents of children 5-12 and teens, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce. Continuous intake except in July/August

Housing work with clients to find permanent, adequate and affordable housing * eviction prevention, landlord and tenant education * maintains a registry of landlords with rental space available * assistance with personal identification (ID)

ID Clinic Identification replacement clinic, applications for birth certificates for all parts of Canada

Income Tax help for low-income persons * available only in March and April

Inmate Return persons from Durham nearing release may request assistance for planning their return to Durham

Learning Alternatives
Non-credit upgrading program for adults who wish to improve reading, writing, math and computer skills in preparation for employment, apprenticeship, secondary, post-secondary or independence goals * one-to-one instruction is provided in a small group setting * offer flexible schedules and provide year round intake and assessment

Project X Change needle exchange program for intravenous drug users * old needles can be handed in for safe disposal * condom and safe sex information available * connections to rehab programs and counselling * Naloxone kits and nasal spray refills are now available for opioid overdose * PLEASE NOTE this program is NOT available on weekends

Public Speaking Presentations available to present to community groups, agencies, schools, media, service clubs, churches etc * topics include drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, the prison system, violence, employment, housing issues * able to speak about any program the JHS delivers

Record Suspension assistance with process formerly known as a 'Pardon' available at Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville locations

Residential Program designed to develop independent living skills in person aged 15 and over * participants share in the responsibility for meal planning, grocery shopping and other life skills needed for a home

Womens Drop-In Program drop-in program for persons involved in the sex trade providing access to support, information, laundry/showering facilities, and community referrals

After school youth drop-in centre

• basketball, billiards, air hockey
• video games
• computers, free WiFi
• board games
• monthly activities

Activities for youth including

• computers
• pool table
• TVs
• variety of video games (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch)
• monthly calendar of events
• theme nights
• activities and workshops

Activities for youth including

• computers
• pool table
• TVs
• variety of video games (PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch)
• monthly calendar of events
• theme nights
• activities and workshops

After school youth drop-in centre

• ball hockey, basketball, billiards
• on-site kitchen for cooking program
• computers with internet
• movie nights
• workshops
• community events
• summer day camp
• volunteer opportunities for High School Community Service hours

After school youth drop-in centre

• basketball, billiards, air hockey
• video games
• computers, free WiFi
• board games
• monthly activities

Variety of programs at several locations

Middle Years Centre (6-12 years)

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

Youth Centre (13-24 years) -- leadership and self confidence programs including Choices, Malvern Youth Cabinet

• youth drop in
• girls programs
• youth support counselling
• youth outreach worker
• recreation, sports, seasonal camps and after-school programs

volunteer opportunities

Some programs offered at 1321 Neilson Rd -- call for details

Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination

• sweat lodge ceremonies
• visiting elders
• drop-in services

Children and Youth Programs

• after school programming
• social and recreational activities
• breakfast program
• traditional dance
• homework club, summer camp, girls group
• youth drop in
• high school equivalency (GED) for youth 18-20 years

Parent and Family Programs

• addictions counselling, individual and family counselling
• case management
• support group
• housing workers
• community kitchen
• parenting skills classes
• Indigenous EarlyOn program -- parent-child drop in for children birth-6 years

Youth centre

• facilities, programs and staff to ensure a safe place for youth
• a place to meet, be active
• special programs, concerts, workshops
• works with families, schools, community partners and the Township of Uxbridge

Dedicated space for youth, includes after-school youth drop-in, employment and leadership workshops, homework help, multimedia programming, and access to computers and free WiFi; recreation and social opportunities include video games, board games, pool table, foosball

In partnership with Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Counselling
Youth Mentorship Program -- matching professional adults with a youth having similar interests
Annual achievement awards
Research
Community Watch program
Directions Magazine

Medai Konal -- arts program promoting creativity and skills development

Project Empowerment -- for youth involved in the criminal justice system or in anti-social activities

• one-on-one mentoring
• volunteer program suitable for Community Service Orders

Project THAMIL (Tamils Helping and Motivating to Inspire Leadership) -- mentoring

• school outreach workshops
• drop-in centres, call for time and locations
• parents network
• youth projects
• girls program
• Youth Forum workshops and guest speakers

Selvy's Circle -- drop-in for young women 14-18 years

• held in various high schools
• annual leadership week and annual leadership conference

Open Doors Program -- after school recreation and homework help

Recreational Drop-ins -- sports and recreation at various high schools

Parent Council -- for parents of students attending after school drop-ins

Drop-in Lounge with

• recreational activities
• computer lab
• audio/visual Studio
• full kitchen
• job board
• room rentals

Settlement Services

• one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone

English Language and Education

• conversation circle
• conversation group for beginner French
• homework club tutoring grades 9-12
• reading and writing clubs
• high school student English writing workshops

Pre-Employment and Education Help

• job search workshops
• resume and cover letter writing
• university and college preparation

Leadership and Life Skills Training

• Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
• March break and summer camps

Volunteering

• iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities

Parenting programs

• information and workshops on parenting and child development
• parent-child program
• parenting program for mothers and children (4-18) years who have witnessed domestic violence
• teen mothers' program including healthy meals and snacks, workshops and informal counselling

Girls' Centre

• drop-in centre for girls and young women 9-18 years
• life skills, self-esteem building workshops
• discussion groups
• leadership program
• March break and summer camp

On-site child care, snacks and TTC provided to participants of some programs

COVID19

• 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 -- family life education and counselling

Older Adult Services

• life skills training
• exercise groups
• educational workshops
• volunteering

Youth Programs

• weekly drop-in
• life skills training
• recreational activities

Community Development

• volunteer recruitment and training
• outreach and networking
• advocacy
• cultural activities, interest groups

COVID19 Gradually reopening to in-person programs with simultaneous virtual programs; contact for information on safety measures

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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

Provides various services for residents, businesses and stakeholders in City of Markham

Community Centres and Pools

• registered and drop-in programs
• swimming
• fitness
• indoor playground
• multi-sensory room
• youth and older adult rooms
• outdoor park
• rock climbing wall
• tennis courts
• squash courts
• indoor bocce courts
• indoor and outdoor soccer fields
• birthday parties
• makerspace
• business hub
• older adults clubs

Skating

• skating programs
• recreational skating
• pickup shinny
• birthday parties
• arenas rental

Services and programs

• after school programs
• leadership programs
• baby bundles program for new mothers
• Christmas sharing program (for overnight camper families)
• Moorelands Camp - overnight camp in Dorset

Drop-in program, including snacks and dinner, facilitated group discussions, homework help, job search help and workshops on topics such as nutrition, eating on a budget and safe food handling

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

Social and recreational programs

• 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

COVID19 Contact for updates on in-person and virtual services

Multiservice agency, includes child and youth supports and residential programs; for emergency and transitional housing, counselling, drop-ins and employment services, see separate listings

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

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

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

Services aimed at reducing experiences of marginality faced by young people and others in need through promotion of African Canadian Heritage education, arts and wellness programs and social and recreation services

• 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

Programs offered at various locations

Activities for vulnerable
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

Kick Start After School Program -- after school programs for children 7-12 years

• social recreational activities, snacks, homework support
• mentorship program for youth 13-18 years * recreation
• located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place

Youth Awoken -- weekly cooking, leadership and community engagement programs for youth 13-18 years

Youth Outreach Workers -- provides assistance to youth and their families with short term support and referrals to community resources

Newcomer services

• Beginners Computer and Keyboarding -- basic computer class to learn how to use a computer, including Microsoft Word, Internet use and improving keyboarding skills
• Conversation Circle -- practice English language skills, located at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place
• Healthy Lifestyle Workshops -- information on healthy lifestyle choices and reduce the stress of adjusting to Canadian culture, at Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place

Employment services -- see separate entries

Child and Family programs -- EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• 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

Mental Health Program -- supportive counselling, information and referral

Youth Centre

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