Youth

You are not alone. We are here to help.

Sometimes it’s hard being a kid and there can be moments when problems just feel too big to deal with alone. You should always talk to someone that you trust like a parent, another family member, a teacher, a coach or a friend.

But if you feel like those aren’t options for you, there are lots of community resources that you can reach out to for support.

Additional Resources

 
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Recreation

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Counselling Support

 
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Housing/Food

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Addictions

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Employment

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Indigenous Support


Health (Mental & Physical) Resources

Mindyourmind

Online recourse for youth and young adults that are going through a tough time.  Explore wellness tips from other youth, interactive coping tools and info about mental health issues.  Free and confidential. 

Available 24/day, 365/year. 
For ages 14-24.

www.mindyourmind.ca

Be Safe

The Be Safe app free and available at www.mindyourmind.ca or the App Store. 

Be Safe is meant to help you make decisions in a crisis. It will:

  • allow you to make a safety plan

  • inform you about resources in London, Ontario and surrounding area

  • give you options for getting help

  • empower you to reach out safely

National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC)

Information on treatment or support regarding Eating Disorders.  You may need to leave a message and calls will be returned as quickly as possible. 

Available Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm EST
1-416-340-4156
1-866-633-4220

www.nedic.ca

The New Mentality

The New Mentality is a network of youth facilitated groups from across Ontario who work with partner agencies in their communities to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

www.thenewmentality.ca

 

Ementalheath.ca

Provides online anonymous, confidential and trustworthy information. 

Available 24/day, 365/year.

www.ementalheath.ca

Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO)

Support programs of people across Ontario and their families who are living with depression, anxiety or bi-polar disorder.

Available Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:00pm
1-416-486-8046
1-888-486-8236

www.mooddisorders.ca

Telehealth

A registered nurse will answer your health related question, give health advice or general health information.

Free and confidential.

Available 24/day, 365/year.
1-866-797-0000
1-866-797-0007 (for those who have hearing and speech difficulties)

www.ontario.ca/page/get-medical-advice-telehealth-ontario

PARN

PARN - Your Community AIDS Resource Network is a community based agency providing support and health promotion for people living with HIV and people affected by HIV. PARN provides education for people at risk for HIV and awareness of AIDS issues to the broader community.

Confidential.

Monday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
CLOSED Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
1-705-749-9110
1-800-361-2895

www.parn.ca

 

Lynx EPI (Early Psychosis Intervention)

Offers education and support specifically to families and caregivers of young people living with early psychosis

705 328-2704 ext. 4027

www.rmh.org/programs-and-services/lynx-early-intervention-program

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay

Hospital emergency departments provide immediate assessment of health and mental health issues. 

Community Counselling at Ross Memorial Hospital: Ages 16 or Older

(705) 328-6064

www.rmh.org


Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Hospital emergency departments provide immediate assessment of health and mental health issues. 

www.prhc.on.ca

Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Hospital emergency departments provide immediate assessment of health and mental health issues. 

www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca

 

Kawartha Lakes Community Clinic

The Kawartha Lakes Community Clinic, provided by Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), provides specialized clinics and programs for outpatients in a community setting. The Clinic offers a range of assessment and treatment clinics.

705 878-1013

www.ontarioshores.ca/about_us/a-z/kawartha_lakes_community_clinic/

Kawartha Lakes Pregnancy Centre

705 878-8527 | klpcentre.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association

Offers of variety of mental health supports for individuals 16 and older

705 328-2704   | www.cmhahkpr.ca

 
 

Recreation Resources

BGC Kawarthas

Mission:  To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

Head Office - 107 Lindsay St. S, Lindsay, Ontario K9V 2M5

705-324-4493    To connect with the Warehouse Youth Center call ext. 221

www.bgckl.com

 
 

Counselling/Support Resources

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line

Provided peer support for youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer or questioning. Free and confidential. Available Sunday to Friday 4:00pm to 9:30pm

Youth up to 26

1-800-268-9688

www.youthline.ca

John Howard Society of Ontario

Providing crime prevention services for over 28 years, the Society is a non-profit, multi service organization with offices located in Lindsay and Minden. Through prevention, education, and interventions JHSCKLH works with at risk youth and adults through a variety of programs and services.

31 Peel Street Lindsay, Ontario K9V 3L9
1-705-328-0472

305 Stewart Street Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3N2
1-705-743-8331

www.johnhoward.on.ca

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre

The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre offers free and confidential counselling for survivors of recent and historical sexual assault and the people who support them. Supports include a 24 hour crisis line, individual counselling, outreach services, groups, workshops and advocacy.

1 866-298-7778 Crisis (705) 741-0260

www.kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com

Woman Resources

Women's Resources provides support to abused women and children offering a variety of services including emergency shelter, 24 hour support line, next step housing, resources and counselling.

24 Hour Support line: 1 800 565-5350
Resources and Counselling: (705) 878-4285

 

Hospice

Community Care's Hospice staff and volunteers are trained to assist you and your family through your unique situation, whether it be a progressive terminal illness or grieving the death of a loved one.

(705) 324-7323

www.ccckl.ca/services/hospice/

Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Aid Society

If you have concerns about suspected or known child abuse and or neglect call:

705 743-9751 or 1 800 661-2843

www.khcas.on.ca

Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough

Working to end the criminalization of poverty, mental health, addiction, and domestic violence.

www.efryptbo.org/services/programs/

 
 

Legal Resources

Community Legal Clinic

For tenant right issues, income support issues etc.)

1 800-461-8953

Legal Aid

1 800-668-8258

 
 

Housing/Food Resources

A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home is a charitable, non-profit organization that has been providing shelter and 24/7 support services to the homeless—and those at risk of becoming homeless—since 1995. Operating a 19 bed shelter for youth, adults, couples and families who have found themselves with no safe place to go at the end of their day.

If you need shelter now call us: 1-866-520-2689 – Press 1
Or come to: 64 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, Ontario

www.apch.ca

Kawartha Lakes Housing Help

705 878-9367

Kawartha Lakes Food Source

705 324-0707

www.kawarthalakesfoodsource.com

 

Addiction Resources

Fourcast

Fourcast provides community addiction treatment programs in the counties of Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

For the site nearest you, call 1-800-461-1909

www.fourcast.ca

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

705 324-9900 | www.aa.org

 
 

Employment Resources

Victoria County Career Services

705 328-0180 | vccs.work

Job Quest

705 878-5627 | www.job-quest.ca

211 Ontario

Staff answer the helpline and direct you to the resources in your area. 

Free and confidential.

Available 24/day, 365/year.

211 | www.211ontario.ca

 

Indigenous Support Resources

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwag Services Circle (NASC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and delivery of healing services for Anishnaabekwewag and their families who have been abused, are being abused, or are at risk of being abused.

www.niijki.com

Nogojiwanong Friendship Center

The Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre strives to enhance the quality of life for Indigenous People in the City of Peterborough and the surrounding area. We provide a place of acceptance and well-being for urban Indigenous people through a wide range of community-based programs & services.

www.nogofc.ca

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child and Family Services

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous well-being agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally-based and family-focused.

www.binnoojiiyag.ca

 

“You’re braver than you think, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

— A. A. Milne