Alternative Education Program
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Office: 519-653-1263
Langs Youth and Teen Centre, 581E Langs Dr
Cambridge, ON, N3H 2N4
Cambridge, ON, N3H 2N4
Short Description
Alternative educational school program that serves 8-10 high risk youth in grades 7 and 8 who have serious mental health/developmental and educational challenges.
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YMCA of Cambridge Teen Drop In Zone
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Office: 519-623-9622 ext 3701
256 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Short Description
The Teen Drop-in Zone at the Chaplin Family Y in Cambridge is a space just for YOUth! Drop by anytime the Teen Zone is open to relax, enjoy a game of pool or table tennis, grab a nutritious snack, or explore the computer lab and music room. Youth Workers are on site.
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Just Hangin' Out
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Office: 226-808-2319
256 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3H3
Short Description
The Just Hangin' Out program is designed to provide a safe & inclusive place where youth (age 13-21) with varying ability levels can interact with their peers, practice positive social skills & develop life skills. The program includes recreation opportunities, hands on learning, interactive activities & personal development with emphasis on Character Building, Health & Well-being and Life Skills.
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Office: 519-622-0815
40 Ainslie St S
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K1
Cambridge, ON, N1R 3K1
Short Description
Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system
- Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
- Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
- Speakers available
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Office: 519-743-6071
310 Charles St E
Kitchener, ON, N2G 2P9
Kitchener, ON, N2G 2P9
Short Description
Responds to problems of crime in community through service to persons involved in criminal justice system
- Aids in crime prevention through community education, creative programming, and service to individuals and families in need
- Presentations on crime, criminal justice system, offenders, and agency services
- Speakers available
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Office: 519-835-3726
130 Woodland Glen Dr
Guelph, ON, N1G 4M3
Guelph, ON, N1G 4M3
Short Description
- Provides support that will best suit a youth's health and wellness needs
- Offers comfortable, youth-friendly spaces where youth can connect with friends, charge phones, have a snack, or take part in the various skills and wellbeing programs offered weekly
- Offers access to a variety of services and support within the hub from the Youth Wellness Team, along with community partners to provide support around various goals and needs
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Office: 1-833-434-7683 Ext 4
50 College Ave W
Guelph, ON, N1G 2Z6
Guelph, ON, N1G 2Z6
Short Description
- Provides support that will best suit a youth's health and wellness needs
- Offers comfortable, youth-friendly spaces where youth can connect with friends, charge phones, have a snack, or take part in the various skills and wellbeing programs offered weekly
- Offers access to a variety of services and support within the hub from the Youth Wellness Team, along with community partners to provide support around various goals and needs
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Wyndham House - Concurrent Specialized Youth Hub
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Office: 519-822-2768
133 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V1
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V1
Short Description
Central access point that assists youth to connect with community services and provides needed supports. Services include:
- referrals
- help to obtain ID
- life skills workshops
- access to outreach workers for food, clothes, affordable housing listings, employment, addictions support, life concerns
- access to mental health clinicians and nurse practitioner for medical care and treatment, assessments and diagnostic testing (pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections etc), mental health assessments, specialist referrals, birth control, pregnancy care or parenting support, and any health concerns
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Brant Youth Centre
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Office: 519-442-1944
Syl Apps Community Centre, 51 William St
Brant, ON, N3L 2M2
Brant, ON, N3L 2M2
Short Description
Social and recreational drop-in centre for youth activities and equipment including video games, turf time, Netflix, iPads, guest speakers and homework help
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Optimists' Youth Centre
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Office: 519-634-9225
1291 Nafziger Rd
Wilmot, ON, N3A 0C4
Wilmot, ON, N3A 0C4
Short Description
Gathering place for youth to socialize and play games.
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Arthur Binkley Family Resource Centre
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Office: 519-753-8681 ext 2218
14 Henry St
Brantford, ON, N3T 5R7
Brantford, ON, N3T 5R7
Short Description
Family resource centre staffed with Early Childhood Educators and Social Workers designed to promote and enhance family living and foster independence and health among participants, families, and individuals
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
Child Development Unit offers a variety of parent and child drop-in community-based programs aimed for children 0-6 years of age
Programs include:
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre https://calendar.brantford.ca/earlyoncentre for program information
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Youth Centre
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Office: 519-669-3539
24 Snyder Ave S
Woolwich, ON, N3B 2Z5
Woolwich, ON, N3B 2Z5
Short Description
Primarily a recreation and leisure program offering activities that include pool, table games, computers, foosball, movies, music and special events.
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Gym Nights
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Drop-In Program for Youth
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Office: 519-752-5308
Harmony Square, 120 Colborne St, Unit 106/107
Brant, ON, N3T 2G6
Brant, ON, N3T 2G6
Short Description
Drop-in program for youth age 12-18 years
- activities
- games
- food
- drop-in counselling
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Office: 519-941-0690
Short Description
Provides supportive relationships that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.
- Drop In Program
- Sports Night Program
- Project Serve - learning to serve those in need
- Community Serve - serving the local community
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Cross Roads Youth Drop-In
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Office: No public telephone number
Brantford Public Library, 173 Colborne St
Brantford, ON, N3T 2G8
Brantford, ON, N3T 2G8
Short Description
Youth drop-in
- safe and inclusive environment to hang out with one another
- variety of skill-building activities
- optional one on one support from Outreach Worker
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Youth Drop-Ins for Grades 5-12
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Office: 519-662-2731
175 Waterloo St, Unit 1
Wilmot, ON, N3A 1S3
Wilmot, ON, N3A 1S3
Short Description
**On Hold During Covid-19 Pandemic** Youth Drop-Ins for grades 5-12. "The Drop" is held at Wilmot Rec Complex in the Youth Room on the 2nd floor. "The Zone" is held at the New Hamburg Arena (251 Jacob St., New Hamburg). These drop-ins are FREE of charge.
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Office: 1-833-434-7683 Ext 1
900 Tower St S
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
Short Description
- Provides support that will best suit a youth's health and wellness needs
- Offers comfortable, youth-friendly spaces where youth can connect with friends, charge phones, have a snack, or take part in the various skills and wellbeing programs offered weekly
- Offers access to a variety of services and support within the hub from the Youth Wellness Team, along with community partners to provide support around various goals and needs
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Routes Youth Centre Drop-In
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Office: 905-929-0572
Short Description
A drop-in centre for youth 8-19 years old, providing a welcoming space for learning, growing, building relationships, having fun, and offering support to experience fulfilling routes through life. Light dinner and snack is provided.
Programs include:
- Workshops
- 2SLGBTQIA+ positive space
- Homework support
- Open gym
- Movies and games
- Youth council
- Trips
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Youth Centre
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Office: 519-941-0690
280 St Patrick St W
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 1L7
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 1L7
Short Description
Note: Programs are starting up again, please contact the office for updates.
Provides supportive relationships that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.
Weekly programs:
Provides supportive relationships that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.
Weekly programs:
- Drop In - activities, food, relationship building
- Project Serve - mentoring, team building, mission trips locally and abroad; volunteer community service hours available
- Partnership with local high school to assist staff and students
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Halton Hills Youth Centre, Acton
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905-873-2600 ext 2285
19 Willow St N
Halton Hills, ON, L7J 1H1
Halton Hills, ON, L7J 1H1
Short Description
The Town of Halton Hills Youth Centres provide an active, social and educational environment for youth offering programs and services including:
- recreation and socialization opportunities for physical fitness and active living
- food security
- on-site mental health and addictions supports and referrals
- increased life skills through workshops from partner agencies
- service navigation
- youth leadership and community involvement
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Milton Youth Space
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905-864-4132
605 Santa Maria Blvd
Milton, ON, L9T 6J5
Milton, ON, L9T 6J5
Short Description
Drop-in inclusive space for youth designed withn input from local youth and the Milton Youth Task Force
Supervised by trained youth engagement leaders the space features:
- A kitchenette with snacks courtesy of Food for Life
- TV and video games
- Lounge area
- Ping pong table
- Individual seating for studying
- A device charging station
- Food bank
- Clothing exchange
- Support services including ROCK and ADAPT
- Movies
- Video games
- Board games
- Arts and crafts
- Special events and programing
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905-876-0368
900 Nipissing Rd E
Milton, ON, L9T 4Z4
Milton, ON, L9T 4Z4
Short Description
Provides:
- a welcome and friendly place for teens from all walks of life
- a safe and relaxed environment run by caring staff and volunteers
- the opportunity to connect and build friendships with other teens and caring adults
- personalized support that is specific to each teen and their unique life situation
- one-on-one mentoring
- homework support
- referral services for areas of mental health, addiction and other presenting concerns
- group discussions on teen issues, current events and spiritual questions
- indoor activities include pool, ping pong, video games, art station, weight room, board games, cards and more
- outdoor activities such as ball hockey, soccer, basketball and other fun activities
- a meaningful refuge from pressures that may exist at school, home and other places
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Our Community Cares, Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick
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905-681-2777;
Access Line 289-266-0036
702 Surrey Lane
Burlington, ON, L7T 3S6
Burlington, ON, L7T 3S6
Short Description
Removes barriers for clients by creating a centre where families can gain access to multiple supports and services in one place
- home to Our Community Cares (OCC) and other community partners
- programs for youth are for ages 5 to 17 and their families, and encourage learning, physical activity, and social and life skills
Support available includes:
For more information, see website
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Halton Hills Youth Centre, Georgetown
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905-873-2966
Crisis: ROCK Crisis Line: 905-878-9785
Kids Helpline: 1-800-668-6868
Gary Allan High School; 96 Guelph St
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 3Z5
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 3Z5
Short Description
Acton and Georgetown Youth Centres are open for in-person programming Mon to Fri from 3 pm-7:30 pm for youth ages 12-24. The Youth Centres provided recreation-based youth drop-in programming, supervised by Town trained staff that includes a lounge, gym, cooking, Wi-Fi, access to resources and more
- recreation-based activities available include video games, arts and crafts, cooking, special events, movies and drop-in gym activities
- staff trained to work with youth and provide referrals to youth services available in Halton Hills and Halton Region
- community partners & members of the Youth Network provide supports and additional programs
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