What We Offer

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> You can choose from a continuum of services ranging from prevention, early intervention and treatment.

> Our services are provided free of charge in the communities where you live

> Our services and supports are flexible, accessible, responsive and non-judgmental

> We are sensitive to race, culture, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation and religion

> We build on your strengths to help you achieve your full potential

> We work with other community partners to develop resources and implement services that respond to community trends and needs.

> You are informed of what you can expect from us

> You can actively participate in the planning and decision making

> You can use our complaints procedure if you have concern with our services or our staff.

Helping youth build on their strengths and make positive choices for their future.

YouthLink offers a range of services in Scarborough and the downtown core that promote mental health and social well-being for youth in challenging circumstances. Our goal is to help youth develop resilience, build on their strengths and make positive life choices for their future.

We understand that each youth and family has a unique experience. There are many different ways to provide support and our services range from prevention to early intervention and treatment. In each of these, we emphasize the importance of personal strengths, educational goals and family.

Counselling Services (Youth 12-21 years)

Experienced therapists help youth explore and manage difficult issues at home, school or personal life. We work with you and your family or caregivers to bring about changes as soon as possible...> Read more

Housing Co-ops (Youth 16-21 years)

YOUTHLINK has four houses in Toronto that offer safe, affordable housing where young people may live for up to a year. During their stay, we offer a supportive environment and develop life skills to prepare youth to transition to living independently...> Read more

Inner City Services for Street-Involved Youth (Youth 16 – 24 yrs)

Our Queen West Drop-In and Resource Centre for street-involved and homeless youth provides basic support, crisis counseling, health care and help with legal, employment and housing issues...> Read more

Madison Treatment Residence (Young women 14 – 18 years)

A specialized group home that combines treatment for mental health disorders with life skills programs to prepare young women to live independently...> Read more

Parenting & Family Support

Helping parents and care-givers understand and support adolescent development, provide a positive family setting and connect with other services in their community...> Read more

Pathways to Education – Scarborough Village

Open to students entering high school who live in Scarborough Village, the program helps them complete high school successfully and continue at the post-secondary level...> Read more

Scarborough Community Services

A range of services and programs including youth outreach, leadership training, queer/trans community group and a youth centre in North West Scarborough...> Read more

Services in Scarborough Schools

Specialized groups for students whose social behaviour is interfering with their academic success. Groups address self-esteem, positive social skills and anger management...> Read more

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WHAT WE OFFER