Housing
Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team (LEGIT)
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.
L.E.G.I.T. Workers work 1:1 with youth from an outreach perspective to go where youth are, identifying and assisting with immediate needs. They also provide prevention-focused workshops throughout York Region that focus on anti-violence, anti-bullying, gang awareness, mentorship and leadership training.
All referrals and inquiries can be directed to Jayde Johnson, Team Lead, between 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday: (647) 299-4861. To leave a message after hours or on weekends, please call our general mailbox: (905) 475-6694 ext 3600.
All referrals and inquiries can be directed to Jayde Johnson, Monday to Friday 9 am and 5 pm
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Family & Natural Supports (FNS)
The Family & Natural supports program strives to work with youth and their families and/or natural supports in order to strengthen relationships and more… …

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

Youth Engagement
Youth engagement here means partnership, not just participation. We centre youth voices and lived experience to create programs together, grow leadership, and strengthen our community.

Home Base Youth Drop-In Centre
Every month, our Home Base Centres serve more than 150 youth each month who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, between the ages of 13 and 26.

York Region Pop-Up
Our goal is to offer young people who are at risk of substance abuse, alcoholism, or gang-related activities with crisis intervention and prevention support. We offer support services to Vaughan, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill and Markham.

YOUTHrive
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.

Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team (L.E.G.I.T) Plus
L.E.G.I.T. Workers assist youth 18 – 30 yrs. who are involved in gangs, at-risk of gang involvement and/or have a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.

Provincial Youth Outreach Workers
Youth Outreach Workers assist youth 12-25 yrs. to access services that can be of support to any aspect of their lives.

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

Addictions Recovery Program
ARC program is designed to support youth struggling with addiction and help them find their own journey of recovery. Through counselling, day programming and community, youth are offered an opportunity to learn, heal, develop and grow, while navigating addiction, trauma and mental health.