Our Youth
We want to hear from you!
The City of Hamilton is working on creating a Youth Strategy. The Youth Strategy will report back to Council on recommendations for enhancing youth engagement at the City. It will also identify the top five youth priorities for the City.
Have your voice heard and tell us what Hamilton is doing well for youth, not so well for youth, and your ideas to make the City of Hamilton more youth friendly?
Visit engage.hamilton.ca/youthstrategy to take our survey.
Youth Resources
Check out the youth resources below in our City to support you and your journey:
Crisis Intervention & Mental Health
- In an emergency call 911
- Child & Youth Mental Health Emergency Services (CHYMES)
- Salvation Army Suicide Prevention Crisis Line 905-522-1477
- Anxiety BC (Youth)
- Danielle’s Place
- Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600
- Mindyourmind
- De Dwa Da Dehs Nye>s
- North Hamilton Community Health Centre
- Youth Wellness Centre
Counselling & Support Services:
- Birthright of Hamilton: Pregnancy & childbirth support for young mothers
- Catholic Children’s Aid Society
- Catholic Family Services: For all faiths, walk-in counselling
- Child & Adolescent Services
- Child & Youth Mental Health Services
- Children’s Aid Society
- The Cleghorn Program: Assessment & treatment for people experiencing early psychosis
- Contact Hamilton: Connects to mental health & community services
- Good Shepherd Community Mental Health Program
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Mental health crisis support: 905-529-7878
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Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco & Gambling
- Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603
- Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505
- Smokers’ Helpling 1-877-513-5333
- YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program
- The Van Needle Syringe Program
Sexual Health
- The AIDS Network: Counselling, support, information & referrals for people infected with & affected by HIV or AIDS
- Queer and Trans Youth Collaborative
- LGBT Youth Line: Support for LGBTTQQ2SI 1-800-268-9688
- Pregnancy Support Services of Hamilton
- Sexual Health Clinics
- Sexual Health Information Line 905-528-5894
- The Van Needle Syringe Program
Employment & Volunteering
- Ontario Works: Financial support (Social Assistance) for basic needs
- Raise the Grade: Online links and tools for post-secondary preparation
- Youth Employment Network
- Young Canadians: Information on Government of Canada employment programs, services & resources
Drop-In Centres, Sport and Art
- NGen New Generation Youth Centre
- Routes Youth Centre
- Wesley Ministries Teen Drop-In Centre
- Willow’s Place
To find more information on registered sport visit SportHamilton.
Housing, Shelters & Food Banks
Emergency Shelters for women over 16:
- Inasmuch House
Crisis Line 905-529-8600
- Interval House
Help Line 905-387-8881
- Marth House
Crisis Line 905-523-6277
Food Banks:
Education
Legal
Hamilton’s Youth Service Guide lists a variety of community agencies and organizations that provide programs and service for youth.
- Youth Service Guide - English (PDF, 265 KB)
- Youth Service Guide - French (PDF, 239 KB)
Contact us
Rob Brown
Youth Navigator- Xperience Annex
City of Hamilton
Children’s Services and Neighbourhood Development Division
905-546-2424 Ext. 5310
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