Services for youth who are 12 to 29 years of age.

Groups

Aboriginal youth
Social, recreational, educational, counselling and other resources and support services for Aboriginal youth.

Homeless youth
Services and resources for youth on the street, including counselling, health care and hostels.

LGBTQ youth
Social, recreation, counselling and other services and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgendered, two-spirited, queer or questioning youth.

Newcomer youth
Resources and services specifically for youth new to Canada. See also Youth from specific cultures.

Young parents
Programs and resources for young parents, including drop-ins, support programs, and help with parenting skills.

Youth from specific cultures
Culturally specific, community-based youth groups, resources and services. See also Aboriginal youth and Newcomer youth.

Youth with disabilities
Resources and services for youth with physical, developmental or learning disabilities. See also Mental health.

Topics

Abuse, violence and bullying
Resources and support services for abusive youth and for youth who have experienced emotional, sexual or physical abuse, violence and/or bullying. Also anti-violence and anti-gang initiatives.

Alcohol, drugs, gambling and smoking
Counselling, treatment and other resource and support services for youth with alcohol, drug, gambling or smoking concerns.

Advocacy and legal help
Programs and resources on advocacy and legal information and advice.

Low cost or free services
Where to get low-cost or free programs or services.

Computers/Internet
Programs that give you access to computers and the Internet, and to computer training programs.

Counselling and support
General counselling and support resources and services for youth, including mentoring.

Crisis support
Help in a crisis, including outreach and distress lines for youth needing immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention. See also Homeless youth.

Education and literacy
Information on school boards and literacy programs for youth. See also Getting a job.

Finding a place to live
Long and short term housing resources and services for youth. See also Homeless youth for youth hostels.

Food
Free or low-cost food or meals.

Getting a job
Programs and resources on finding employment. Includes counselling, advice and training (including on-the-job training, work placements and apprenticeships). See also Education and literacy and Setting up your own business.

Getting involved
Programs and information on leadership training and volunteering, “how the system works” and youth activism.

Day-to-day living
Help with the basic skills of daily life, such as shopping, laundry, social and household skills, opening a bank account, getting or replacing ID, getting a driver’s licence, making friends and relating to others.

Health
Health resources and services with a specific focus on youth. See also Mental health and Sexuality.

Mental health
Mental and emotional health resources and services focusing on youth, including mood and eating disorders.

Money
Financial assistance programs available to youth including Ontario Works, Employment Insurance and Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).

Recreation and arts
Cultural, arts, sports and recreation programs and resources especially geared to youth, including drop-in and after-school programs.

Setting up your own business
Resources and support services for youth wanting to start their own business.

Sexuality
Information and support services on sexuality, relationships, birth control, pregnancy, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.