YMCA Youth Substance Abuse Program​

WHO WE SERVE:

· Anyone between the ages of 14 and 24 seeking support related to substance use.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

· Free and confidential counselling from a Harm Reduction perspective, we neither condemn nor condone substance use.

· During individual counselling sessions clients typically work with a counsellor for about an hour, once a week to address personally identified goals around substance use (including but not limited to: reduce or stop using, learn about risks and harms of substance use, referral to residential treatment, etc)

· Assessment tools and referrals

· Presentations, workshops and outreach for youth, parents, and service providers to increase awareness of substance use, safety and harm reduction. These can be tailored to specific needs of a group.

· All services are free of charge, funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.

HOW TO CONTACT US:

· Young people interested in counselling are encouraged to contact us directly. After a quick initial phone call you can expect to have a first scheduled appointment within two weeks.

· Phone: Scarborough (416) 296-9907 ext. 401, Toronto (416) 504-1710

· Located in Scarborough at 230 Town Centre Court (within the YMCA gym, next to Scarborough Town Centre)

· Other locations include downtown Toronto at 485 Queen St W as well as sites in Brampton and Mississauga.

Website: 

http://www.ymcagta.org/en/youth/other-support-services/substance-abuse

Address: 

230 Town Centre Court

(within the YMCA gym, next to Scarborough Town Centre)

Toronto, ON

Canada