Youth Hub

Supporting youth 12-25 with free health, wellness, and employment services

Creating a Safe and Supportive Space for Youth Health and Wellness

Welcome to our youth-centered hub, where we offer a wide range of services to help the health, well-being, employment, housing, and more of youth. All of our services are free of charge, and you do not need a health card, a family doctor, or a medical referral.

As of July 19, 2023, we are excited to be launching our in-person services at our new hub. You can access these services by coming to the Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub during our drop-in hours (see location and hours below). We aim to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental atmosphere for all youth, with a commitment to providing the right services at the right time and right place.

Eligibility – Our services are open to all residents of Ontario aged 12 to 25.

Location –  East York Town Centre, 45 Overlea Blvd. Please use Entrance 6, conveniently located next to Dollarama.

Operating Hours – Our drop-in hours are from Monday to Friday, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Our Services

Please note: We do not offer services for health and wellness crises. If you are in crisis, please dial 9-1-1 for immediate assistance or refer to the "Are You Experiencing a Health or Wellness Emergency?" section below for alternative sources of assistance.

Youth Education

  • Tutoring
  • Academic support & pathways
  • Mentorship

Youth Program (after school, evenings, and weekends)

Our Youth Program features a variety of ongoing programs including:

  • Creative Media
  • Podcasting
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital media

Youth Recreation (in & outdoor)

  • Youth lounge & games (billiards, table tennis, etc.)
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volley
  • Ice Hockey
  • Ball Hockey
  • Capacity Building
  • Leadership Training
  • Skills Building
  • Mentoring

Youth Employment & Training

The training includes:

  • Provides one-on-one job coaching
  • Resume help and interview preparation
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS)
  • Youth Job Connection (YJC)
  • Road to Employment

Youth Wellness

Through the Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario (YWHO) and other partnerships, wellness staff are available to talk to youth about stresses, challenges, anxieties, and more. Services are short-term, don’t require an OHIP card and include:

  • Youth Wellness Hubs of Ontario (YWHO)
  • Counselling, individual and group
  • Peer support, individual and group
  • Care coordination
  • Psychiatry
  • Primary care
  • Drop-in wellness activities

Learn more

Trades Connect Program

The Trades Centre provides services for those seeking training, certifications, and are curious about careers in Information Technology, Industrial Transportation, and Skilled Trades, including construction, electrical, manufacturing, and more. Services range from general

information to specific areas of skills training and certification:

  • Job Readiness Preparation
  • Hands on Skills Training for Specific Tools, Practices and Work Environments
  • Personalized Career Assessment and Mentoring
  • Free certification opportunities

Are You In Crisis Around Health or Wellness? 

If you, or someone you know, is in crisis, please dial 9-1-1 or use one of the following resources. Just like the Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub is a safe and nonjudgmental resource, so are the following ones. Most of them are free and confidential.

Michael Garron Hospital Emergency Department: 825 Coxwell Ave. (Entrance located off of Mortimer Street under the Emergency sign). Available 24/7 for people of all ages experiencing severe, potentially life-threatening health and wellness issues. You can also visit another hospital emergency department that is close to you.

Gerstein Crisis Centre: 416-929-5200. Available 24/7 for people aged 16 and older who are dealing with health, wellness or substance use issues and are currently in crisis.

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24/7 for young people who need help related to abuse, grief, loss, anxiety and more.

Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
Available 24/7 for anyone who is facing suicide – or knows someone who is facing suicide – and needs support.

Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s Mental Health Crisis Management Service: 1-855-242-3310

Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511, Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511

Bean Bag Chat (non-emergency)
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: 416-408-4357 or 408-HELP

Naseeha Mental Health Hotline: 1-866-627-3342 or 1-866-NASEEHA

Scarborough Health Network’s Community Crisis Line: 416-495-2891

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808

Youthdale Treatment Centres’ Crisis and Mobile Support Team:     416-363-9990