Searching for Youth Drop-In Centres

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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:

• 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

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

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

Primarily a recreation and leisure program offering activities that include pool, table games, computers, foosball, movies, music and special events.

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

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

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

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

Gathering place for youth to socialize and play games.

Gym available

Ongoing programs include

• drop-in
• development
• mentoring
• outreach
• leadership development
• volunteer opportunities

Individualized supports and referrals for youth as needed in areas of

• mental health
• sexual identity
• education
• job
• family and more

Social and recreational drop-in centre for youth activities and equipment including video games, turf time, Netflix, iPads, guest speakers and homework help

**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.

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:

• food pantry, see separate listing here
• infant supplies, see separate listing here
• clothing

For more information, see website

Youth Drop in Centre offering:

• supportive relationships to encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in the community
• a space off the street for youth to hang out, have fun, shoot pool, play video games, listen to music or participate in special events
• opportunities to network with other youth-oriented agencies for support and service
• workshops and programs which promote health, accountability, responsibility and hope
• The Door Drop In is held each Fri 7 pm-10 pm

Call office for information about weekday after school programs and other events.

Youth Unlimited Chat is a free service offering:

• support for teenagers in the central Ontario region
• agents that are screened, trained and equipped to handle youth crisis situations
• ability to connect teens and families to local social services, mental health supports, and local youth programming
• Live chat can be accessed at YUChat.ca or by calling 1-800-991-8984 Mon-Fri 12 noon-12 midnight

YU Chat Service is not a suicide line. Agents will connect suicide calls to local suicide crisis supports.