Programs & Services

Nightstop provides same-day emergency housing by placing a young person in the home of an approved and vetted Nightstop Host Volunteer who lives in the community.

We know that this can be a scary time, but Nightstop is here to help. Nightstop provides same-day emergency housing by placing a young person in the home of an approved and vetted Nightstop Host Volunteer who lives in the community. Nightstop will provide you with a safe place to sleep, access to laundry and…

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Nightstop Volunteer. Nightstop relies on our community of volunteers to provide their homes for a safe, warm place for youth in need to stay on any given night. Nightstop Host Volunteers are responsible for providing a private bedroom, access to laundry and bathroom facilities, as well as…

Connections is the first emergency housing facility in the southern part of York Region for homeless youth.

This program will build on the skills youth currently have and assist them in becoming successful as they continue on with their life’s journey.

Our youth residential program is a voluntary program that offers a combination of housing and support for youth, primarily 16-19 years of age, who are facing a housing crisis.

This program sources affordable market rent, community based units across York Region which are licensed out to youth participants.

This service is designed to assist clients in transitioning from one location to another, conducting housing searches, negotiating with landlords and more…

YJC includes paid pre-employment workshops, job matching and placement support.

B4S is a 12 week paid employment program for youth who face barriers to employment.

Every Bite Matters (EBM) is a 14 week paid employment program for youth who face barriers to employment and have interest to work in the food industry.  With a robust delivery model providing hands on experience, EBM has the potential to make a lasting impact towards sustainable employment for youth who are seeking culinary skill…

STEP provides employment training and supports to youth with barriers and self-identify specifically with mental health challenges.

YJCS supports secondary school students with multiple barriers through mandatory employability skills training and part-time employment opportunities,

YSS Employment Counselling assists youth in reaching their employment goals who either do not require the support of a formal program or do not meet the eligibility criteria of our formal programs.

Through our counselling program, young people identify and address barriers that are preventing or have prevented them from moving towards their goals.

Every month, our Home Base Centres serve more than 150 youth each month who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, between the ages of 13 and 26.

The program offers inclusive, enriched recreation and mentorship programming for the residents of seven (7) housing co-operative communities to support their social, emotional, physical and mental health needs.

The program provides students across York Region with activities that promote healthy and active lifestyles.

L.E.G.I.T. Workers assist youth 12 – 20 yrs. who are involved in gangs, at-risk of gang involvement and/or have a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.

Youth Outreach Workers assist youth 13-24 yrs. to access services that can be of support to any aspect of their lives.

The Aftercare and Transitional Support Program assists youth transitioning out of the care of the Children’s Aid Society.

Connect with youth peers who have lived experience using cannabis who will engage in evidence-based conversations in a safe unbiased, informed and non-judgement environment.

Students registering for this opportunity will work with the teacher in doing on-line, e-Learning courses.  The classroom will be open between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm each day (Monday to Friday) and the teacher will support students in working on specific courses independently on-line.