Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, chiropodist (foot specialist), and a social worker

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

• counselling
• prenatal and postnatal
• treatment of function and mobility issues
• healthy relationship, bereavement, stress management support
• nutrition education
• treatment and management of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, and arthritis
• health promotion

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and COPD Clinic
• Wellness Program for Seniors

Supports people at risk or living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * clients will have access to a respiratory therapist/certified respiratory educator, registered kinesiologist and registered dietitian * the goal of the program is to improve the quality of life for people living wih COPD

Services include:

• breathing test
• one-on-one counseling (including self managemet education, healthy eating, physical activity)
• smoking cessation program
• individual and group exercise
• 12 week pulomonary rehabiliation 12 week pulomonary rehabilitation
• monthly COPD Support Group - meetings take place on every last Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm-3pm

Social and community service organization for Jewish teens

• operates JYN Academy private high school
• hosts events and programs for Jewish youth

Jew Ball -- weekly sports and social for teens
Teens for the Community (TFC) -- community service activities

JYN Connect

• mentoring program that partners High School (gr 11 and 12) teens and Elementary School (gr 4-7) children in Jewish environment
• teens will assist children with homework and participate with them in activities, crafts and sports

Teaching, research and resource centre fostering community partnerships

• education and business programs
• seasonal income tax clinic
• information and referral
• workshops

Education Programs -- access to postsecondary education through pre-university courses including university bridging program for women 20 years or older and out of school for 2 years or more

• Pursuing Post Secondary Drop in -- information on York University, programs and financial aid, Mondays 3 pm-5 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVID-19 -- all facilities and programs will operate in compliance with current provincial and regional public health guidelines and regulations; check Town website for information and updates on health protocols and other requirements; as of March 1, 2022 -- proof of vaccination no longer required to enter Town facilities or to participate in programs but face masks and physical distancing will remain in place

The Loft Youth Lounge is closed to in-person activities but is scheduled to re-open April 1, 2022 -- check website for updates



Youth and community development programs

• safe and supervised environment for youth
• lounge with entertainment/media corner
• climbing wall, gymnasium, skate park
• pool table, electronic basketball, table tennis, air hockey
• movie nights

Youth Engagement Committee - youth guide and advise youth staff on programs, events, and services for Youth Aurora; meets bi-weekly; see website for more information

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

Drop-in centre includes food, recreation and social opportunities * games and music rooms * on-site supervision * leadership development

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)