Links and Resources
Help Phone line and youth services
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.
Exposure to Abuse
This Program is for Children and youth 4-18 years of age and their mothers who have been exposed to abuse.
Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
CYAC is a community-based organization that provides programs and services for children, youth and their families after abuse or violence has occurred.
Native Youth Resource Centre Toronto
The Native Youth Resource Centre provides support and advocacy in the areas of housing, education and employment for Aboriginal youth ages sixteen to twenty-four.
Resources for Youth/Kids
Find mental health support for children and youth under the age of 18 in Ontario.
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to young people in English and French.
Choose a location to search for physical or virtual support programs and services available to kids, teens and young adults across Canada!
Understanding Common Legal Issues in Child and Youth Mental Health
Canadian Mental Health Association :
There is no general age of consent to treatment or counselling; instead, the issue depends on whether the young person is capable of consenting. A young person will be found to have capacity to consent or to refuse consent if they both:
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Understand the information relevant to the proposed treatment in issue, and
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Appreciate the reasonably foreseeable consequences of consenting or refusing consent.
Links
Resources for Youth in Care
The Ombudsman resolves and investigates complaints about any matter concerning children and youth receiving services from Ontario children's aid societies, foster homes, group homes, secure treatment facilities and youth justice facilities.
Know the Law Know Your Rights
Legal services for young people under 18 and homeless youth under 25 in Ontario
42 Children and Youth Rights
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries who have promised to protect children’s rights
iDetermine Online Free counsellors
Whether the violence happened recently or years ago, our professionally trained counsellors can help you deal with it. iDetermine.ca provides confidential 24/7 support via chat or text. Even if you don't feel like sharing right now, the list of resources on our site can guide you to the help you may need.
Trans life Help Line
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.
White Ribbon for Men and Boys
White Ribbon has created a digital series featuring young social activists and community leaders to explore the topics of masculinity, equity, social justice, gender and sexual diversity, mental health and allyship.
Shelter Safe
A shelter is more than a place to stay. It’s the first step in finding the support and services you need, no matter where you are.