Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

Community programs

• support groups
• employment and leadership
• mental health support

Family violence treatment and prevention

• child sexual abuse
• individual and family counselling
• programs for women in abusive relationships
• member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario
• children's mental health program
• recruitment, education and support for foster and adoptive parents
• addiction and mental health case management
• early intervention/care planning
• aftercare

Partner Assault Response (PAR)

• 12 week group education and counselling program on domestic violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict
• victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender's progress

Prevention and Support Programs

• family support and development
• parenting circles
• community kitchen
• clothing bank

Youth Programs

• drop-in for youth 16-24 years
• counselling and support
• transitional housing
• substance abuse prevention
• HIV prevention
• outreach
• social, recreation and cultural activities

Educational Programs -- Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre

• local lead agency for EarlyON Child and Family Centre
• education and support for families with children birth-6 years
• summer day camp and residential camp
• GED program at Native Learning Centre (83 Alexander Street, tel. 416-393-0358) and Scarborough office -- for youth 18-20 years

see branch listings for additional information

Mobility for Good -- free phones and subsidized plans to indigenous women at risk or surviving violence, in partnership with Telus

Social and recreation programs

• day camps, after school clubs, homework clubs, computer clubs, leadership training, literacy

Programs also offered at the following locations:

• Dundas Junior Public School 935 Dundas St E, 416-925-2243 ext 60
• St Mary Catholic School 20 Portugal Sq, 416-925-2243 ext 40
• St Paul Catholic School 80 Sackville St, 416-925-2243 ext 109

Summer, PA days and school break programs available only at Miles and Kelly Nadal Youth Centre and St Mary Catholic School

Drop-in for youth

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

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

After school and special events programs

• one-on-one and group programs
• literacy skills
• gardening skills
• arts, theatre, recreation, sports
• March Break and Summer camps

Nook tweens program

• after school program
• reading club
• Girls group
• literacy, sports and art

Parents Reaching Out -- monthly workshop series for parents and guardians on topics related to school, health and the well-being of our surrounding community in partnership with the Ministry of Education

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

Youth-led programs promoting access to social service, education, recreation, economic and cultural opportunities, including academic support, workforce readiness, settlement, youth justice, and civic leadership programs, and systems advocacy

• 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

FYI Settlement Services, see separate listing

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

Programs focusing on education, recreation, the arts, employment and volunteerism aiming to prevent social isolation and promote overall health and well-being

Youth In Action/Youth In Arts

• 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

Sankofa

• 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

ARTegration

• 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

Mabelle After-School Program

• 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

Skills for Youth Success (SYS)

• 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

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

COVID19 -- Programs suspended until further notice, for more information visit symewoolner.org


Early-ON and Family Centre

• 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

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

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

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

Programs for young women and girls 7-17 years with focus on

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

Supports women and families by addressing household needs such as food security and hygiene needs

Workshops of youth leadership, skill development

Enhanced Youth Space 416-626-6068- 500 the East Mall, rm 124 * recreation services for all youth ages 13 - 24 including equity seeking and underserved populations (e.g Aboriginal people, newcomers, refugees, queer (LGBT2Q), and people with disabilities

Rathburn Area Youth (RAY) 416-626-6068 - youth-driven centre at 500 the East Mall, Rm 124 * focus on youth empowerment, leadership, the pursuit of education, and equipping youth with the information and support they need to make healthy life choices

Street Level Youth Space 416-252-6471 ext 310 - drop-in centre for preteens and teens * offers life skill development workshops, physical recreational activities, volunteer and leadership opportunities

South Etobicoke Youth Space - youth-led, youth-run group * organize events to showcase youth talents, creativity and ideas * host workshops on leadership, skills development, teamwork, youth issues

Community drop-in for children and youth, including homework and tutoring clubs, youth violence prevention, leadership and capacity building, employment and catering careers programs, mental health awareness, arts and sports programs, and volunteer opportunities

Meals for youth and their families, by appointment; visit website for online registration

Some virtual programming available, contact for details

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

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

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

Support for education, housing, employment, mental and physical health, and art

• Learning Beyond Adversity education program
• Wraparound Program
• summer employment opportunities
• pre-charge diversion program
• housing assistance
• youth outreach and engagement activities
• music studio
• community engagement and research