THIS SERVICE IS NON-QUEER, TRANS & LGBTQ SPECIFIC

Youth Matters is designed to help youth aged 15 – 30 that are facing barriers to employment navigate the labour market and successfully transition into sustained employment. We support them through skills development, education, and meaningful work experiences. Services are currently delivered virtually.

ACDR youth outreach programs aim to reduce new HIV infections among youth priority groups through peer-to-peer education and engagement, by increasing knowledge of HIV and safer sex, building capacity through community and leadership, access to free condoms, and making changes in behaviour over time. Opportunities for volunteering, free sexual health workshops to any or group who ask, and judgment-free information. Although the office is in Oshawa, the programs are virtual and region-wide.

We are a safe, welcoming space for youth ages 12 to 25 and their families across the Niagara Region looking to access support for mental health, substance use, peer support, education, employment, wellness, and more. All services are free of charge for youth in the Niagara Region, and services are available in-person and virtually.

The Queer Social drop in space runs monthly to meet and hangout with other members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies are welcome. See calendar for dates and times.