Central Toronto Youth Services
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Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Youthdale Crisis Service CRISIS HOTLINES:
416-363-9990
LGBT Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688
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Congratulations, Vanessa Lackraj! Elizabeth Manson Award Recipient 2021
A Message from Our Executive Director
Hi everyone: it is my absolute honour to advise all of you that Vanessa Lackraj has been selected by SickKids Hospital as the 2021 recipient of their Elizabeth Manson Award. This award honours Vanessa’s commitment, talent, innovation, integrity, and leadership in building our R.I.T.E.S program for Black youth and families. Anyone who knows Vanessa will agree this work lives deep within her. In her new management role, we have seen Vanessa’s uncompromising and constructive advocacy for Black youth and the Black community. No one would ever doubt her courage and authenticity.
Congratulations Vanessa. I know that she would want me to include her talented team in this commendation so thank you all!! We also want to acknowledge the leadership and support from Priscilla Ofosu-Barko, our Agency‘s Director, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism.
The late Maya Angelou once said, “I love to see young women go out and grab the world by the lapels.” Keep going Vanessa!!!!!
Heather Sproule
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Pride & Prejudice
P&P offers unique programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit and questioning youth, ages 13-24. We also offer services for families of LGBTQ2S youth.
Community Counselling
We offer support to youth ages 12-18 through outreach, individual counseling & group work. Many of our clients face unique challenges that cannot be addressed using traditional approaches.
New Outlook
The only program of its kind in Toronto that provides a wide variety of programs to young adults 14-24 years old who are recovering from serious mental illness
Youth Justice
CTYS’s Youth Justice Programs support young people who are serving a youth order and/or have matters before the Youth Court. YJ programs connect with youth who are facing a range of complex challenges.
CTYS Client Service Update
July 20, 2021: CTYS is currently providing client services both virtually and in person in the community and in the office at 65 Wellesley St. E. All appointments need to be booked in advance, as there is no drop in service at 65 Wellesley St. E.
The health and safety of our staff and clients remains our top priority. We will continue to follow all health and safety precautions and protocols as directed by Toronto Public Health, and all Municipal, Provincial, and Federal guidelines.
Staff and clients are required to wear facemasks, maintain social distance, and complete a Covid- 19 Health Screening Tool (pre –session), for face-to-face sessions in the office or the community.
Intake services, youth and parent groups and workshops, will remain virtual at this time.
If you are a client of CTYS and need to contact your worker you can do so by calling their cell phone number, or the CTYS main office at 416-924-2100.
Please check your program page for more specific information.
Note: We are accepting new referrals for all programs and services.
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY CALL 911 OR GO TO YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL
If you require immediate assistance, please call: Mental Health T.O. at 1-866-585-6486 or KIDS HELP PHONE at 1-800-668-6868.
Note: please click on GET IMMEDIATE HELP for additional crisis response resources.