Support

Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is an amazing organization that provides anonymous, confidential 24 hour professional counselling and support to kids and youth of Canada. Nothing is to small or too big for Kids Help Phone. You can also visit their website for further support.
1-800-668-6868
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca

Youth Line
Youth Line is an Ontario-wide toll free phone line for Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans youth. They provide peer support and resources to any youth looking for more information or guidance. Youth Line also provides its peer support service online through messenger and e-mail response.
1-800-268-9688
http://www.youthline.ca

East Metro Youth Services (EMYS)
EMYS is an accredited multi-service children’s mental health centre that provides inspirational and educational programs and workshops to youth in the east end of Toronto. EMYS offers a wide range of prevention, assessment, and diagnostic services, as well as counselling, day treatment, transitional support, and residential services. Check out their site to find out how you can be apart of their great work.
http://www.emys.on.ca

Violence Intervention Project (VIP)
VIP brought to you by EMYS is a violence prevention program that encourages youth to contribute their ideas, energy and solutions to address growing concerns regarding school and community safety. VIP provides youth with the opportunity to effect positive change in their schools and communities
vip@emys.on.ca http://www.violenceinterventionproject.com

Artstarts
Artstarts is a charitable non profit organization that is dedicated to art based community development in the city of Toronto. They are very successful at using art as a vehicle to encourage social change in at risk communities. Check out their website to see how you can find the artist in you while helping to promote positive change.
http://www.artstarts.net

Boys and Girls Club of Toronto
The Boys and Girls Club is a trusted organization that has been providing valuable community services. They offer diverse skill based programs like recreational activities, homework help, computer literacy, youth leadership, creative arts and employment readiness to name a few. Check out their website to see how you can become involved.
http://www.boysandgirlsclubsoftoronto.com

YMCA (Toronto, GTA)
The YMCA is a great place to find support and resources on a number of different topics that may be affecting you. Please visit the link below to find out what the YMCA can do for you.
http://www.ymcatoronto.org/en/youth/other-support-services/index.html

Youth Assisting Youth (YAY)
YAY is a non-profit charitable organization that provides a peer mentoring service to improve life prospects for at risk and newcomer children. YAY matches children aged 6-15 with trained and dedicated Youth Volunteers aged 16-29 who act as positive role models. Since 1976 YAY has helped more than 20,000 young people.
http://www.yay.org

Youth Link
Youth Link offers a unique set of services and programs for vulnerable youth between the ages of 12-24 and their families or caregivers. All of our services and programs are voluntary, confidential and free of charge. We strive to ensure that all youth feel accepted and can explore their strengths, acknowledge differences, cope with difficulties and make positive life choices.
http://www.youthlink.ca

The Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC)
CRCVC is a great place to find out more information about what else is available for you and your family. Please visit the link below which will bring you to their links page where you can find a large list of organizations and resources that can help.
http://crcvc.ca/en/links

Xperiment.ca
Xperiment is a unique and interactive website for drug awareness. They have a very affective way to inform and educate youth on drugs and their negative effects on the mind and body. Check out this fun and innovative site while using Earl, your guinea pig to Xperiment.
http://www.xperiment.ca

Stupid.ca
Stupid.ca is an Ontario-wide multi-media based organization that encourages positive thought and ideas within youth. Make sure to check out their website to keep up to date with their unique campaigns.
http://www.stupid.ca

Bullying.org
Bullying.org is a web based organization dedicated to increasing the awareness of, and the problems associated with, bullying and to prevention, resolution and elimination of bullying in our society.
http://www.bullying.org