Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

Information and resource centre for homeless youth

• weekly visits from outreach workers (mental health nurses, drop-in counselling)
• employment supports every Thursday
• hot breakfast every morning
• referrals to outside community supports (ID, mental health, shelters, housing etc.)
• up to ten items a week from the food bank (excluding baby supplies)
• clothing, harm reduction and personal care products

Peer to peer community youth group

• workshops, discussion groups, art collaborations, counselling services, peer mentoring, and primary care resources
• access to a snack, showers, laundry, harm reduction supplies, telephone, Internet
• crisis counsellors available

Multi-service, multi-cultural youth centre

• places focus on the total person
• programming designed to create opportunities for youth development and future success
• programs and activities attempt to meet the youth's recreational, social, educational, emotional, intellectual needs
• emphasis is placed on youth involvement
• identification of needs in the design and implementation of programs and services

Educational Programs

• Homework room
• Schoolwork incentive program
• Employment preparation

Social Programs

• Healthy living
• Healthy eating
• Provision of essentials and basic resources: toothbrushes, deodorant, menstrual products
• Speakers and workshops
• Volunteer opportunities

Recreational Programs

• Physical activity: basketball, boxing, badminton, road hockey, yoga, skateboarding etc.
• Arts: artistic education and self expression, includes music program
• Media and Technology: movie nights, video games, 3D-printing
• Girls' Night: monthly night, includes womens' empowerment exercises, workshops, classes, guest speakers

Drop in centre for youth

• bus tickets are offered for many programs
• snacks available
• mental health counselling support

Programs include:

• fitness and nutrition program
• homework club
• life skills workshops
• creative expressions: spoken word, poetry, recording studio and art

Community service centre

Aboriginal Community Justice Program : support on justice and court related issues

Aboriginal Courtwork Programs: assistance to all Aboriginal people who are in contact with the legal system, including adults, youth and families, regardless of legal definitions

Culture Resource Coordinator: access to culture based program and services to urban indigenous children, youth & families in order to foster a strong sense of well-being and positive Indigenous identity

Aboriginal Family Support Program: support for children up to six years old and their families through culturally appropriate holistic program services and special events

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program: access to consistent early intervention services for families who are at risk of problems

Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency: co-ordinates licensed home day care

Early Years Centre: free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to six years old

Healing And Wellness Program: promotes healthy lifestyles and reduces family violence through culture based programming, healing and intervention initiatives

Kizhaay Anishishinaabe Niin (I am a kind man): a culturally relevant program that supports healthy relationships and identities through one-on-one support, group-based services, participant-based activities, public awareness activities, networking and partnership building

Aboriginal Homeless Partnering Strategy: serves Ottawa's Aboriginal homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless by linking them with specialized programming intended to help them stabilize and improve their current circumstances.The Strategy includes mental health, addictions, labour market opportunities, affordable housing opportunities, and life skills development

Life Long Care Program (LLC - Home Support): designed to respond to the life long care needs of older Aboriginal people who may have limited mobility related to a persistent medical condition or physical disability

Akwe:go Program: for urban children aged 7 to 12 years old to learn and explore aboriginal culture and teachings * one on one support depending on the needs of the individual * tutoring * games and nutritious snacks in a safe and healthy environment

Wasa-Nabin Youth Program: support, tools and healthy activities for urban Aboriginal youth between the ages of 13-18 * guidance in a cultural framework for youth who are at risk for specific negative behaviours

Alternative High School: credit-granting Secondary program for students to learn in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere

Creating Safe Spaces: to increase safety, well-being and mental wellness for Indigenous young women and girls, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+, who have lived experience or witnessed trauma, violence in their families and communities, and/or missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Mental Health Peer Support: to provide a network of supports and mentorships to urban Indigenous people under community supervision orders as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviour, work to avoid justice system recidivism, and pursue a Good Mind.

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

COVID-19 (9 Jun 2020) Tungasuvvingat Inuit Food Bank is open for Inuk in need of food support. * Contact TI worker for details or call Paulina at 613-857-1709. * All TI non-essential services programming are suspended until further notice. Mamisarvik Healing Centre is an essential service for the participants. * This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Community centre that provides services adapted to the needs of Inuit clients

The Family Well-Being Program (1071 Richmond Rd): Prevention-focused, culturally-responsive supports to promote healthy communities * supports families to heal from the effects of intergenerational trauma, reduce violence * addresses the over-representation of Indigenous children and youth in child welfare and youth justice systems Child development and nutrition * cultural development and retention * parenting and care-taking skills * community development * pre and postnatal program

Youth Program (1071 Richmond Rd, 297 Savard): Various programs that promote Inuit culture and language * life skills education * promotes exercise * provides alternatives to negative environments

Counselling Services: assists clients with day to day personal and emotion struggles * Inuit Residential School Program provides support to former IRS students and their families.

Community Support Program, Drop In (297 Savard Ave): supportive environment attempting to duplicate the community spirit and cultural surrounding of the Inuit homelands * socialization opportunities * settlement services, housing assistance and information and referral to legal, medical and social services * Interpretation services and assistance in obtaining non-insured health benefits * weekly Inuit women's healing circle * men's group and Community Kitchen, Weekly Food Bank

Housing Support Services (297 Savard Ave): housing-based case management program for clients who are chronically or episodically homeless * general Housing assistance * crisis intervention services

Inuit Court and Justice Programs (604 Laurier West): offers supports to Inuit involved with the legal system. Restorative Justice model and Gladue Services

Exiting Sex Trade/Anti Human Trafficking Program (604 Laurier West): offers support to Inuit involved in the sex trade being trafficked or at risk in a harm reduction model

Employment Services (1071 Richmond Rd): assistance with writing resumes, cover letters, finding employment or training assists in the removal of barriers in the road to long-term employment

Cultural Programming : Cultural events and activities throughout the year * Inuit craft workshops * Elders Tea

Serves all communities in Ottawa South from new immigrants and Canadians to refugees, people of diverse cultural backgrounds and all faith

Services include, but are not limited to:

• offering individual short-term counselling to individuals and families in crisis
• helping parents learn to raise a more confident children and youth
• organizing opportunities for seniors to interact socially
• providing information, resources and referrals to refugees and new Canadians
• providing services to assist seniors to live more independently
• working with residents to take back their neighbourhoods
• providing youth safe space and programming during after school hours
• offering teens a place to learn new skills and connect with their peers
• providing community development and health promotion services that focus on addressing and raising awareness of the social determinants of health such as income, poverty, education, transportation, environment, isolation and social exclusion
• Summer Acheivement program for youth

Counsellor-facilitated positive mental health drop-in program

• focuses on social activities, skill-building, and connecting youth to resources in their community
• focuses on positive coping skills and facilitate healthy relationships
• therapeutic activities: art, sports, and games that on-site counselling is available to all youth
• dinner is served weekly

COVID19 (28 Oct 2020) : Open for walk-in and telephone support.

Integrated hub for youth to help with social and community needs

Peer services, outreach, and system navigation service as well as mental health and substance use services integrated with a range of other youth services

Services include:

• mental health counselling
• addiction counselling
• primary care
• peer navigation
• housing support
• employment and education support
• youth drop in

Partnership between Cornwall Community Hospital, Centre de santé communautaire de l'Estrie, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, L'Équipe psycho-sociale, City of Cornwall, Job Zone d'Emploi, Laurencrest Youth Services, Eastern Ontario Health Unit, The Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG, and YouTurn Youth Support Services

Youth centre

• planned activities
• nutritious meals and snacks
• skills-based workshops
• free trainings
• volunteering opportunities

Community Meals Program:

• free healthy snacks and meals for youth

Youth drop-in

• provides recreational programming
• assist the youth making positive lifestyle choices
• fun, safe and non-judgmental environment

Youth centre that provides various educational, social, recreational and cultural activities, programs and projects.


Ongoing programming includes:

• homework help
• computer and Internet access
• recreational and sports activities
• arts and crafts
• youth leadership program
• community outreach program
• meal program
• lifeskills programs
• Skills Link employment prep program
• safe community partnerships
• referral services
• Spring break, Summer and Xmas Break Camps
• KIDZ In The Kitchen Program

See website for full description of programs and activities

Drop-in centre for youth

Offers recreational and after school programming for youth:

• drop-in
• after school program
• cooking programs
• 4-H programs
• skating and slab time
• sports and biking
• gardening
• Unbirthday parties
• arts and crafts
• community events

Community Food Programs:

• School Year Food Programs: open 2 pm-8 pm Tuesdays & Fridays serving dinner for youth members aged 10-18 at 5:30 pm.
• Takeout Community Dinners: provided on a bi-monthly basis to any community members. Donations are accepted, but there is no cost to order. Call Youth Centre for specific dates.

Youth programs and services

• promotes and facilitates youth attachment to society and community
• increases developmental opportunities for youth
• promotes well being and public awareness of youth issues
• provides protective conditions for youth at risk
• various programs and projects for youth

Safe meeting place for youth activities

• cooking club, games, computers, sports, homework, etc.

COVID-19 (11 August 2021) Services are still available. Call 613-525-1533 ext 221 or email employment@giag.ca for assistance or visit the Facebook page for additional information.

GIAG Programs:

• Employment Services
• The Learning Centre - Before and After School Program
• Early ON Program - Family Resource Centres
• Seniors Day Away Program
• Youth in Transition Worker Program

Drop-in centre where teenagers can talk to a public health nurse about any health-related issue

• counselling on birth control, sexuality, relationships, lifestyle and life skills
• pap smears test
• sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing

Centres available at offices in Alexandria, Cornwall, Casselman, Hawkesbury, Rockland and Winchester

COVID19 (28 Oct 2020) : Open for walk-in and telephone support.

Integrated hub for youth to help with social and community needs

Peer services, outreach, and system navigation service as well as mental health and substance use services integrated with a range of other youth services

Services include:

• mental health counselling
• addiction counselling
• primary care
• peer navigation
• housing support
• employment and education support
• youth drop in

Partnership between Cornwall Community Hospital, Centre de santé communautaire de l'Estrie, Seaway Valley Community Health Centre, L'Équipe psycho-sociale, City of Cornwall, Job Zone d'Emploi, Laurencrest Youth Services, Eastern Ontario Health Unit, The Children's Aid Society of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall/SDG, and YouTurn Youth Support Services

Provides a safe place where youth can experience new opportunities and develop skills for life

• teen drop-in centre grades 7-12
• after-school programming for children grades 1-6 (7 locations)
• day camps
• youth programs in the counties
• specialty programs (cooking, technology, music)

After school program:

• offers specialized programming to meet the needs and interests of area youth
• free snacks and hot meals served daily

Drop-in centre

• Provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and life skills

Drop-in centre providing a safe space for youth

• staff and volunteers are available to listen and help
• pool tables
• also available to youth who need to work hours in the community (court order or high school credits)

Youth support services agency

• youth guidance and counselling
• outreach to local high schools
• programs available for young offenders

COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

Provide after school and evening programs for children and youth in a safe, supportive environment at two main Clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities:

• education
• physical activity and swimming
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties
• jungle gym and inflatable rentals
• archery tag
• Sport Ball
• family swims
• youth programming (teens)

COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

After school programs for children at two main clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities include:

• education
• physical activity
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties