Our Youth
As a youth in Hamilton, you play a crucial role in making our city great. “It’s Your Time Shine” We want to hear from you:
- What do you love about Hamilton that's youth related
- What are the biggest challenges for youth in Hamilton
- What are your ideas to make Hamilton more youth friendly
Join in the conversation through Instagram at HamOntYouth or by filling out our questionnaire.
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
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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
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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:
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Inasmuch House
Crisis Line 905-529-8600
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Interval House
Help Line 905-387-8881
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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
Jesse Williamson
(A) Project Manager, Strategic Youth Initiatives
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 2599
Email: jesse.williamson@hamilton.ca
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