The What’s Up Walk-In® Clinic is Toronto’s only free, six day a week mental health counselling walk-in service for children, youth, young adults, and families. The clinic helps with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, sexual identity matters, bullying, behavioural concerns, addictions, and anything else that might be on one’s mind. All the information you provide is confidential.

Therapists offer single sessions up to an hour long. We don’t judge. We will support you in your concerns and work collaboratively with you. The focus is on abilities, resources, and skills that you have, or you want to develop. Together we will target a priority concern and develop a plan with you that you feel comfortable with. If you feel you need more help, you can come back to the What’s Up Walk-In. All our therapists are clinically trained.

The clinic is barrier free, and accessible. No health card or appointment is necessary and it’s completely free!  The What’s Up Walk-In network is a collection of 6 agencies operating at 8 sites across the City of Toronto.

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We had a blast rock climbing at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre yesterday! 🧗🏽‍♀️

We have some pro climbers in our group! 🔥

#RockClimbing #CommunityEngagement #CommunityOutreach #NewcomerYouthEngagement #StridesTO #PanAm

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We had a blast rock climbing at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre yesterday! 🧗🏽‍♀️

We have some pro climbers in our group! 🔥

#RockClimbing #CommunityEngagement #CommunityOutreach #NewcomerYouthEngagement #StridesTO #PanAm …

☀️HELLO FRIENDS!
Happy Summer Days🌴🌞

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S CALENDAR 🚨
REMINDER ⚠️ to always READ the caption.

🍎🥪🍡Food/Snacks/Refreshments/TTC Tickets will be provided during program ALL SUMMER🥰
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🚍🚊TTC TRAINING: Do you want to learn how to get around Toronto using the TTC? Bring your friends and join us from 1-3 PM to learn TTC routes and safety.
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🤝🌎 ENGAGED FOR CHANGE: if you want to earn volunteer hours, join us in person from 3-5 PM for our volunteer program! You will be supporting our program while developing skills to put on your resume!
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🎉🌞SUMMER KICK-OFF: Join us to learn more about our summer 2023 newcomer youth program. A day filled with games, prizes and food! 1-4 PM

🗻ROCK CLIMBING: Join us for a free rock climbing session at the Pan Am. From 12-3 PM.
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🗼✈ CN TOWER: Do you want to see one of Toronto`s iconic places for free? Come join us from 11 AM-5 PM.
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⛺🌳 PARK DAY: Let`s have some fun in sun! Join us for a day at the park with some outdoors sports/games, snacks and refreshments will be provided. 1-5 PM.
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🖥💼 HIRE ME: are you looking for a job? Then join us for our employment program from 1-4 PM.
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🎳BOWLING : join us from 1-5 PM for a fun game of bowling. Spots are limited! DM us if you would like to register.
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🚢🌴TORONTO ISLAND: come visit the Toronto Island with us for FREE from 11 AM-5 PM. Reminder to be prepared to be out in the sun.
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Remember, to stay safe and enjoy the sun! The NYEP team is always here for you, Let`s have some fun this summer!!😊

DON`T FORGET to REGISTER 📌

#SafeSpace #StridesTO #NewcomerYouth #FunPrograms #NewcomerYouthEngagement #YouthEngagement #YouthEngagementPrograms #CommunityEngagement #Toronto #Scarborough #MentalHealth #MentalWellBeing #Ontario #OntarioYouth #ONYouth #Programs #Summerprogram #Summer #Summeryouthprogram #Freeprogram

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☀️HELLO FRIENDS!
Happy Summer Days🌴🌞

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S CALENDAR 🚨
REMINDER ⚠️ to always READ the caption.

🍎🥪🍡Food/Snacks/Refreshments/TTC Tickets will be provided during program ALL SUMMER🥰
.
.
🚍🚊TTC TRAINING: Do you want to learn how to get around Toronto using the TTC? Bring your friends and join us from 1-3 PM to learn TTC routes and safety.
.
.
🤝🌎 ENGAGED FOR CHANGE: if you want to earn volunteer hours, join us in person from 3-5 PM for our volunteer program! You will be supporting our program while developing skills to put on your resume!
.
.
🎉🌞SUMMER KICK-OFF: Join us to learn more about our summer 2023 newcomer youth program. A day filled with games, prizes and food! 1-4 PM

🗻ROCK CLIMBING: Join us for a free rock climbing session at the Pan Am. From 12-3 PM.
.
.
🗼✈ CN TOWER: Do you want to see one of Toronto`s iconic places for free? Come join us from 11 AM-5 PM.
.
.
⛺🌳 PARK DAY: Let`s have some fun in sun! Join us for a day at the park with some outdoors sports/games, snacks and refreshments will be provided. 1-5 PM.
.
.
🖥💼 HIRE ME: are you looking for a job? Then join us for our employment program from 1-4 PM.
.
.
🎳BOWLING : join us from 1-5 PM for a fun game of bowling. Spots are limited! DM us if you would like to register.
.
.
🚢🌴TORONTO ISLAND: come visit the Toronto Island with us for FREE from 11 AM-5 PM. Reminder to be prepared to be out in the sun.
.
.
Remember, to stay safe and enjoy the sun! The NYEP team is always here for you, Let`s have some fun this summer!!😊

DON`T FORGET to REGISTER 📌

#SafeSpace #StridesTO #NewcomerYouth #FunPrograms #NewcomerYouthEngagement #YouthEngagement #YouthEngagementPrograms #CommunityEngagement #Toronto #Scarborough #MentalHealth #MentalWellBeing #Ontario #OntarioYouth #ONYouth #Programs #Summerprogram #Summer #Summeryouthprogram #Freeprogram …

🗓☀️HELLO FRIENDS!
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Here’s our June program calendar.

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S CALENDAR 🚨
REMINDER ⚠️ to always READ the caption.
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📚📑STUDY GROUP: looking for a space to connect with other students and get some studying done? Join us for some snacks and quiet study time. Get extra support with homework and learn effective studying tips. Bring your friends and join us from 3:30-5pm.
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🤝🌎 ENGAGED FOR CHANGE: if you want to earn volunteer hours, join us in person from 3:30-5pm for our volunteer program! You will be supporting our Zone Food Mart while developing skills to put on your resume!
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🗑🌎 COMMUNITY CLEAN UP: join us and earn volunteer hours while making our environment cleaner and safer. Join us from 3:30-5:30pm.

💬🧠UNWIND YOUR MIND: a safe space where you can talk about issues you are facing on and learn different methods on how to cope with daily stressors and practice wellness. Join from 3:30pm-5pm.
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🖥💼 HIRE ME: are you looking for a job? Then join us for our employment program from 3:30pm-5pm.
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⛳️🏌🏽‍♀️MINI PUTTING : join us from 4-6pm for a fun game of glow in the dark mini putting! Spots are limited! DM us if you would like to register.
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🏊🏼‍♀️💦INDOOR SWIMMING: join us from 1-5pm for some indoor swimming. Reminder to bring your swimwear, towel, change of clothes and other supplies if needed.
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Remember, we are always here for you. Keep doing amazing things! Take care!!😊
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##SafeSpace #StridesTO #NewcomerYouth #FunPrograms #NewcomerYouthEngagement #YouthEngagement #YouthEngagementPrograms #CommunityEngagement #Toronto #Scarborough #MentalHealth #MentalWellBeing #Ontario #OntarioYouth #ONYouth #Programs #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #2SLGBTQ+

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🗓☀️HELLO FRIENDS!
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Here’s our June program calendar.

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH’S CALENDAR 🚨
REMINDER ⚠️ to always READ the caption.
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📚📑STUDY GROUP: looking for a space to connect with other students and get some studying done? Join us for some snacks and quiet study time. Get extra support with homework and learn effective studying tips. Bring your friends and join us from 3:30-5pm.
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🤝🌎 ENGAGED FOR CHANGE: if you want to earn volunteer hours, join us in person from 3:30-5pm for our volunteer program! You will be supporting our Zone Food Mart while developing skills to put on your resume!
.
.
🗑🌎 COMMUNITY CLEAN UP: join us and earn volunteer hours while making our environment cleaner and safer. Join us from 3:30-5:30pm.

💬🧠UNWIND YOUR MIND: a safe space where you can talk about issues you are facing on and learn different methods on how to cope with daily stressors and practice wellness. Join from 3:30pm-5pm.
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🖥💼 HIRE ME: are you looking for a job? Then join us for our employment program from 3:30pm-5pm.
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⛳️🏌🏽‍♀️MINI PUTTING : join us from 4-6pm for a fun game of glow in the dark mini putting! Spots are limited! DM us if you would like to register.
.
.
🏊🏼‍♀️💦INDOOR SWIMMING: join us from 1-5pm for some indoor swimming. Reminder to bring your swimwear, towel, change of clothes and other supplies if needed.
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Remember, we are always here for you. Keep doing amazing things! Take care!!😊
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##SafeSpace #StridesTO #NewcomerYouth #FunPrograms #NewcomerYouthEngagement #YouthEngagement #YouthEngagementPrograms #CommunityEngagement #Toronto #Scarborough #MentalHealth #MentalWellBeing #Ontario #OntarioYouth #ONYouth #Programs #Pride #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #2SLGBTQ+ …

Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈💗

#Pride #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #PrideToronto

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Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈💗

#Pride #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #PrideToronto …

Hello 😊!

Are you a newcomer youth, 12-21 years old❓

Join us on May 31st 📆 for the movies🎬🍿🥤.

📌 Spots are limited! 📌

Please message💌 to register and get more information.

🎥📅📺
#newcomeryouthengagementprogram #newcomer #youth #stridesTO #movie #free #scarborough #toronto #freetrip #freeprogram

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Hello 😊!

Are you a newcomer youth, 12-21 years old❓

Join us on May 31st 📆 for the movies🎬🍿🥤.

📌 Spots are limited! 📌

Please message💌 to register and get more information.

🎥📅📺
#newcomeryouthengagementprogram #newcomer #youth #stridesTO #movie #free #scarborough #toronto #freetrip #freeprogram …

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The Newcomer Youth Engagement Program is for youth ages 12 to 21 who are immigrants to Canada and are permanent residents or conventional refugees. The program provides free activities every month that include volunteer opportunities, sports events, workshops and trips around Toronto.

The Newcomer Program offers two types of service:

1. Orientation
   This program provides information on mental health services and social skills training to help newcomer youth and their families with the settlement process.  The importance of positive mental health and mental health stigma are discussed and connected to the immigration experience.  Information and strategies are explored through innovative and out of the box practices.  The Orientation stream also provides training to service providers and/or youth in schools and other community agencies on various mental health topics.
2. Welcoming Communities
   This program provides newcomer youth and their families with the support, skills and training they need during the settlement process. Newcomer youth receive leadership and mentorship training.  They also receive homework help and educational supports to ensure they do well in school and develop employment skills.  Program workers focus on providing youth with information, skills and knowledge to help them adapt, settle, and integrate into Canadian life.  Workshops on topics such as communication and social skills, cross-cultural and diversity skills, and navigation on public transit are provided.  The Welcoming Communities program also provides training to service providers and/or youth in schools and other community agencies on various settlement topics.

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Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is an initiative that aims to bring the right services to youth (and their families) at the right time and in the right place.

We provide youth aged 12 – 25 with a range of services to address needs related to mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, housing, and other social services. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where youth can access support, connect with peers, and engage in activities that promote wellness.

When you first get connected to our Youth Wellness Hub, we will help you identify which service is the best fit for your needs.

Meet our integrated care team:

• Nurse Practitioner
  Our Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and transitional clinical care related to physical, mental and sexual health. They can support you with clarifying a diagnosis, creating treatment plans, prescribing and managing medication and making referrals to specialized health services.
• Care Navigation
  Care navigators will work with you to set and achieve goals in areas such as health, mental health, employment, education, housing, and more. They will also help you to navigate social service and healthcare systems to find the best options for you.
• Counselling
  Therapists are available to help you explore your emotions, gain insights into your behaviours and thoughts and provide helpful strategies that you can implement in your daily life. Whether you want to talk about anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, coping with trauma or managing stress, our counsellors will listen and support you in enhancing your emotional well-being.
• Peer Support
  Peer support workers provide support, guidance and understanding through their shared experience of navigating mental health services. Peer support is offered in both individual and group settings.
• Harm Reduction
  If you need support reducing harm and improving well-being in relation to substance use, counsellors are available to provide you with guidance and tools to help you navigate through life while making safer and informed decisions.

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) is an initiative that aims to bring the right services to youth (and their families) at the right time and in the right place.

We provide youth aged 12 – 25 with a range of services to address needs related to mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, housing, and other social services. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where youth can access support, connect with peers, and engage in activities that promote wellness.

When you first get connected to our Youth Wellness Hub, we will help you identify which service is the best fit for your needs.

Meet our integrated care team:

• Nurse Practitioner
  Our Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and transitional clinical care related to physical, mental and sexual health. They can support you with clarifying a diagnosis, creating treatment plans, prescribing and managing medication and making referrals to specialized health services.
• Care Navigation
  Care navigators will work with you to set and achieve goals in areas such as health, mental health, employment, education, housing, and more. They will also help you to navigate social service and healthcare systems to find the best options for you.
• Counselling
  Therapists are available to help you explore your emotions, gain insights into your behaviours and thoughts and provide helpful strategies that you can implement in your daily life. Whether you want to talk about anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, coping with trauma or managing stress, our counsellors will listen and support you in enhancing your emotional well-being.
• Peer Support
  Peer support workers provide support, guidance and understanding through their shared experience of navigating mental health services. Peer support is offered in both individual and group settings.
• Harm Reduction
  If you need support reducing harm and improving well-being in relation to substance use, counsellors are available to provide you with guidance and tools to help you navigate through life while making safer and informed decisions.

The Zone Youth Space is a place where youth can come to create, connect, learn and inspire!

Created in partnership with Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, The Zone Youth Spaces provides a dedicated space for youth, consistent staff, and programming tailored to a variety of youth interests.

The Zone Youth Space offers free programming 6 days a week, that includes after-school youth drop in, employment and leadership workshops, homework help, multimedia programming, and more. The space is equipped with video games, board games, a pool table, foosball, computers, and free WiFi.

For more information, contact Lindsay Wheelans at lindsay.wheelans@stridestoronto.ca