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Organization:
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For Youth Initiative - Keele Street Office - Youth Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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416-653-3311
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Address:
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1652 Keele St Suite 108
Toronto, ON
M6M 3W3
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Location:
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Cross street: Keele St and Rogers Rd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Free parking at rear and side of building off Nashville Ave
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 11 am-6 pm
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Service Description:
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Youth drop-in space with daily group programs, individualized case management, advocacy and systems navigation support with a focus on academic success, employment, settlement services and youth justice prevention and intervention. Programs and services include: - tutoring and academic support for secondary school students
- support with transition to post-secondary, including financial assistance through application bursaries, scholarship program, accessing OSAP and other financial aid
- career mentorship, job readiness, resume and mock interview support, employment training, First Aid and CPR training
- RISE Diversion and Reintegration program
- mentorship and skill development
- counselling and mental wellbeing
- volunteer and peer leadership opportunities
- financial assistance, and food security support
- field trips, social and recreational activities
- organizational mentorship/trusteeship services
- youth settlement services, see separate listing
Some services offered both virtually and in-person
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call, email, drop in, or visit website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth 12-29 years with focus on Black, racialized and newcomer youth
Residency Requirements: Focus on York South-Weston, Oakwood-Vaughan and surrounding communities
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Portuguese ; Spanish
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Burlington, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Etobicoke, Halton Hills, Milton, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Oakville, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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8/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=133546
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