360 Kids
360 Kids helps youth overcome crisis and transition to a state of safety and stability. The name 360 kids refers to the comprehensive approach that the organization takes to assisting at-risk youth and surrounding them with care, recognizing that these kids need a wide range of supports to help them rebuild their lives.
Prepared By: 360 Kids
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 3/17/23
Al-Anon/Alateen Ontario South
Al-Anon Family Groups are a community resource providing support to anyone affected by a relative or friend’s drinking. Alateen is part of the Al-Anon program, which has their own individual meetings that focus on teenagers.
Prepared By: Ontario South Al-Anon/Alateen
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 1/26/23
Boomerang Health powered by SickKids
Located in Vaughan, SickKids launched Boomerang Health as a new, independent but wholly owned, healthcare centre to provide the York Region community with greater access to community-based services for children and adolescents. This is a new model of healthcare delivery for SickKids as the centre enables us – through Boomerang Health – to treat children who would normally be referred to community partners and provide high quality care closer to home for children and their families.
Prepared By: Boomerang Health powered by SickKids
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 3/8/23
BounceBack Ontario - Canadian Mental Health Association
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.
Prepared By: Canadian Mental Health Association
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 3/8/23
Children Services, York Region
York Region has local information for taking care of your child at all stages. Highlights include Early Intervention Services (EIS), Early Development Services (EDS), and the Red Flags Guide.
Prepared By: York Region
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 3/8/23
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. KHP connects children, youth and parents to online help. Includes an interactive online discussion forum.
Prepared By: Kids Help Phone
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 3/8/23
Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
YouthLine offers anonymous, confidential and non-judgmental peer support via phone, text or online chat.
Prepared By: Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 5/8/23
MOBYSS: Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic
The Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic (MOBYSS) offers a safe space to talk to a medical or mental health professional in a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment. Their mobile walk-in clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner, youth mental health worker, and peer support specialist. Their services are 100% free and confidential with staff who are caring and non-judgmental. A health card is not required and there are no referral requirements.
Prepared By: CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 3/8/23
Oak Valley Health – Child Development Programs (CDP)
Oak Valley Health is a local resource that provides access to health care specialists who aid children with speech, language, hearing, and vision difficulties.
Prepared By: Oak Valley Health – Child Development Programs
Date Reviewed by Vaughan Public Libraries: 3/8/23