Our Youth
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
Jesse Williamson
Project Manager, Strategic Youth Initiatives
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 2599
Email: [email protected]
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