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• Drop In Program
• Sports Night Program
• Project Serve - learning to serve those in need
• Community Serve - serving the local community

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

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

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

• youth-led network uses artistic expression to promote non-violence and deal with violence in youth lives and their communities

• multi-service youth drop-in centre for 12-24 year olds living in Peel
• partnership of local community agencies
• for information contact [email protected]
• 3 locations (see below)

• for grades 3-5, 3 times per week
• free
• for program information, hours and locations in Malton, visit website

• 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

• community development
• volunteer opportunities

• essential skills development
• work, communication and online etiquette
• job search navigation
• interview preparation
• resume and cover letter assistance
• portfolio development, including LinkedIn
• guest speakers, information, advice