About Youthlink
Our Mission....
YOUTHLINK is dedicated to providing youth with the support, guidance and opportunities they need to make positive life choices and achieve their potential.
We commit to:
- providing youth with effective, innovative, community-based and responsive services;
- helping youth to identify goals and reduce barriers to self-sufficiency;
- engaging youth in dynamic and meaningful ways throughout YouthLink;
- advocating for positive social change to address issues affecting youth; and
- demonstrating the impact of our services to the community.
Providing youth with guidance, support and opportunities for a positive future.
What is Youthlink?
For 96 years, YouthLink has helped thousands of youth overcome challenging circumstances and develop their strengths to build a positive and rewarding future. We are a charitable organization offering a unique range of community services that promote mental health and social well-being for vulnerable youth in Scarborough and the downtown core.
Key Facts
- YouthLink is based in Scarborough, with about 80 staff offering services in several locations throughout the city
- we strive to incorporate best practice approaches to mental health promotion, and are committed to demonstrating impact and outcomes through evaluation and research
- we are accredited by Children’s Mental Health Ontario having met comprehensive quality management standards specifically designed for children and youth mental health agencies
- we were established in 1914 in Toronto as a mentoring service for young women and have a rich history of growth and change as we continuously adapt to the changing needs of youth in Toronto
- we are a United Way member agency and registered Canadian charity
