Mentoring Services for Children and Youth
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Office: 519-824-5154
285 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V8
Guelph, ON, N1H 3V8
Short Description
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph provides one-to-one and group-based mentoring programs to hundreds of local youth, in the community and in more than 40 local schools. Volunteers (mentors) are always needed for all programs and the organization is currently accepting inquiries for support from parents and guardians, as well as referrals from other community organizations.
Mentoring programs include:
Mentoring programs include:
- Big Brothers
- Big Sisters
- Couple Match
- Big Bunch group mentoring
- In-School-Based Mentoring
- School-Based Groups
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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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Office: 519-822-1260
1 Carden St
Guelph, ON, N1H 3A1
Guelph, ON, N1H 3A1
Short Description
Public Services divisions include:
- Culture and Recreation
- Fire
- Guelph Transit
- Operations
- Paramedics
- Parks
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Arboretum
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Office: 519-824-4120 ext 5211 3
OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1
Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1
Short Description
Supports teaching, research, and outreach at the University of Guelph. Comprises 400 acres, including trails, woods and gardens, nature reserve, gene bank, restoration sites and various plant collections. Activities include:
- university courses
- school programs
- adult workshops
- preregistered group walking tours
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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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Youth Resource Centre
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Office: 519-823-2818
435 Stone Rd W, Suite 213
Guelph, ON, N1G 2X6
Guelph, ON, N1G 2X6
Short Description
Offers employment and job search services and access to Provincial and Federally funded employment programs, like Employment Ontario
- Drop in access to resource centres, computer and Internet access,photocopying, faxing and community resources
- One-on-one employment counselling: interest testing and career planning, job search training, resume and interview preparation, labour market information, community resource and referral information
- Access to on-the-job training opportunities and retraining programs like Better Jobs Ontario
- Job Developers available to help clients connect with employers
- Workshop participation available in areas such as Job Seekers Network, Career Decision Making, Ace the Interview, LinkedIn and other employment-related topics
- All Youth programming includes a combination of in person workshops and experiential skill building and learning for youth ages 15-30. The youth are paid minimum wage during their pre-employment workshop participation and placements are paid at competitive labour market wages as set by the employer in their job placement. In some instances opportunities are available to obtain certificates for training such as First Aid / CPR, Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve and WHMIS ACE (Achieving Competitive Employment):individualized employment support program for people with disabilities, including students.
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Friday Night Teen Drop-in
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Office: 519-822-1260
West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Rd S
Guelph, ON, N1K 1X3
Guelph, ON, N1K 1X3
Short Description
- Drop in offers basketball in the gym at the West End Community Centre.
- Fun events or just hang out.
- Other activities may include art, games, and more.
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Office: No public telephone number
Short Description
A 50 year old volunteer organization of approximately 400 members, dedicated to;
- stimulating an interest in hiking
- establishing and maintaining trails for hiking
- encourage awareness of the natural environment
- promote conservation the environment
- Trails radiate from Guelph, East to Limehouse, west to Cambridge and the first section of G2G north of the city
- Trail handbook available through website; digital copys available
- The trail network exists through partnerships with municipalities, Conservation Authorities and private landowners
- The club currnetly manages Third party city owned trails in Guelph
- The club has a guided hike program, led by certified hike leaders of local and non-local hikes
- Leadership opportunities exist in the club as certified hike leaders, trail maintenance captains, executive program committee
- The club advocates for trails with all levels of government
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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: 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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Grow Community Centre
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Office: 519-248-4769
1 Groh Ave
Cambridge, ON, N3C 1Y6
Cambridge, ON, N3C 1Y6
Short Description
- Programs for children
- After school program
- Drop-in programs for youth
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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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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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Mentoring Services for Children and Youth
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Office: 519-787-0106
900 Tower St S, Unit 100
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
Centre Wellington, ON, N1M 3N7
Short Description
Programs include:
Big Brother: Male mentor spends quality time with Little Brother weekly/bi-weekly to develop a trusting friendship * mentors are screened, relationships are monitored by Service Delivery staff
Big Sister: Female mentor spends quality time with Little Sister weekly/bi-weekly to develop a trusting friendship * mentors are screened, relationships are monitored by Service Delivery staff
In School Mentoring: Teen or Adult mentors meet weekly for one hour with mentee in their school during school hours * mentors engage in activities such as sports, cooking, crafts or just chatting
Go Girls: School-based group designed to promote active living, balanced eating and healthy self-image for Grade 7/8 girls * each one-hour session (seven in total) takes place on school property during school hours and is facilitated by two female mentors, ages 18-30
Game On: School-based group for Grade 7/8 boys that includes activities and discussions on topics such as appetite and healthy habits, communication, stress, and gender bias * seven sessions (one hour each) take place on school property during school hours * two male mentors, ages 18-30, act as facilitators
Bigs in Blue: Program in partnership with Wellington County OPP * on-duty officers meet weekly for one hour with mentee in their school during school hours * mentors engage in activities such as sports, cooking, crafts or just chatting * schools accommodate for last minute changes in scheduling (due to the nature of policing)
Big Brother: Male mentor spends quality time with Little Brother weekly/bi-weekly to develop a trusting friendship * mentors are screened, relationships are monitored by Service Delivery staff
Big Sister: Female mentor spends quality time with Little Sister weekly/bi-weekly to develop a trusting friendship * mentors are screened, relationships are monitored by Service Delivery staff
In School Mentoring: Teen or Adult mentors meet weekly for one hour with mentee in their school during school hours * mentors engage in activities such as sports, cooking, crafts or just chatting
Go Girls: School-based group designed to promote active living, balanced eating and healthy self-image for Grade 7/8 girls * each one-hour session (seven in total) takes place on school property during school hours and is facilitated by two female mentors, ages 18-30
Game On: School-based group for Grade 7/8 boys that includes activities and discussions on topics such as appetite and healthy habits, communication, stress, and gender bias * seven sessions (one hour each) take place on school property during school hours * two male mentors, ages 18-30, act as facilitators
Bigs in Blue: Program in partnership with Wellington County OPP * on-duty officers meet weekly for one hour with mentee in their school during school hours * mentors engage in activities such as sports, cooking, crafts or just chatting * schools accommodate for last minute changes in scheduling (due to the nature of policing)
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Conservation Land & Recreational Trails, Milton - Robert Edmondson Conservation Area
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905-854-2276
10025 First Line Nassagaweya
Milton, ON, L9T 2X5
Milton, ON, L9T 2X5
Short Description
A conservation area that includes a trail, boardwalk and a small lake for fishing
See here for other Conservation Halton locations
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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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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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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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Grand River Conservation Foundation
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Office: 519-621-2761
400 Clyde Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Short Description
Channels donations from individuals, foundations, groups and businesses to Grand River Conservation Authority projects.
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Office: 519-621-2761
400 Clyde Rd
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Cambridge, ON, N1R 5W6
Short Description
Administrative offices of Grand River Conservation Authority
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Office: 519-653-3781
211 Pioneer Tower Rd
Kitchener, ON, N2P 2H5
Kitchener, ON, N2P 2H5
Short Description
Archery, shooting and seasonal camping club for members only
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Office: 519-846-9691
Township of Centre Wellington Municipal Building, 1 MacDonald Square
Centre Wellington, ON, N0B 1S0
Centre Wellington, ON, N0B 1S0
Short Description
Governed by a mayor and six councillors and administered by the following service areas:
- Community Services
- Corporate Services
- Human Resources
- Infrastructure Services
- Planning and Development
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Youth Group Programs
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905-336-1158
2259 Milburough Line
Milton, ON, L0P 1B0
Milton, ON, L0P 1B0
Short Description
Offers a variety of programs to youth groups at either Mountsberg or Crawford Lake Conservation areas:
Mountsberg:
- Owl Prowl
- Birds of Prey
- SPLASH
- Instincts for Survival
- Snowshoe Adventure
Crawford Lake:
- Tour of Discovery
- Life in the Longhouse
- Tellabrations
- Time Capsule
- Dig in and Discover Archaeology
Will also customize a program for an organization's needs
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Conservation Land & Recreational Trails, Campbellville - Mountsberg Conservation Area
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905-854-2276
2259 Milburough Line
Milton, ON, L0P 1B0
Milton, ON, L0P 1B0
Short Description
A protected nature area with 16 km of hiking, mountain biking and cross-country ski trails
- wildlife centre, outdoor education and interpretive centre open year round
- Visitor Centre
- bird, fish and wildlife viewing
- Raptor Centre with exhibits and live bird of prey presentations
- conservation education programs and special events
- sugar bush/maple syrup program and demonstration in March
- horse drawn wagon and sleigh rides
- Children's play barn
See here for other Conservation Halton locations
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