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2017-2018 Annual Report

CTYS has recently released the 2017-2018 Annual Report

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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.

Overview of Pride & Prejudice

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.

Overview of Community Counselling

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

Overview of New Outlook

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.

Overview of Youth Justice

Trans Fems Are Brilliant! (TFAB!)

A group for self-identified trans feminine/trans woman/trans girl/trans femme youth aged 14-24. TFAB! offers participants a series of workshops on writing and storytelling for empowerment and publishes a zine of group writing. No previous writing is necessary to join the group, nor is any kind of social or medical transition. 65 Wellesley St E, Toronto,…

Yo! Yoga

Free! Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Queer & Trans youth, 16 – 24 years old. Overview no experience necessary youth need to have individual counselling/support in place to participate (not necessarily from CTYS) Where CTYS, 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300 Contact For more information or to schedule intake please contact: Andrew - Andrew.seawright@ctys.org - 416-924-2100 x245

Transceptance

Overview Ongoing peer support group for parents and caregivers of transgender youth and young adults Provides support and education, reduces isolation and stress, and shares information, including strategies for dealing or coping with disclosures New members welcome, feel free to drop-in; no RSVP is required When The third Thursday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00…

Families in TRANSition (FIT)

Families in TRANSition (FIT) is a 10-week, closed group for parents/caregivers of trans and gender-questioning youth (age 13 – 21) who have recently learned of their child’s gender identity. Overview This group runs twice a year, for ten weeks, on Monday evenings. The next group will run from late October 2016– January 2017, with a break in December.…

Chillout

Overview support group for LGBTQ2S youth learn strategies and tools for managing anxiety includes yoga, discussion, and arts-based activities connect with other LGBTQ2S youth When Group runs once a year, check back soon for more information. Where 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300 (CTYS) Contact Andrew – Andrew.seawright@ctys.org 416-924-2100 ext 245

Boyoboy

For guys 16-24 who identify as two-spirit, intersex, trans, non-binary, gay, bi, queer Overview Through discussions of health, arts & culture, and current events, Boyoboy explores the intersections and issues of GBTQ2S youth identity and experiences. Always entertaining and educational, each workshop focuses on a specific topic or theme. Drop-in workshop series When Every 2nd…

C2C

C2C is an interactive, peer support group for youth between the ages of 12 – 17 looking for support managing worries and life challenges. Every Wednesday from 4:30p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Where: 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300 (CTYS) C2C Flyer For more information, please contact our intake worker, Andrew Seawright at 416-924-2100 x 245…

Priority Access for Students (PAS) Program

Overview The Priority Access for Students (PAS) Program provides individual and family focused counselling services as well as case management for TDSB and TCDSB students and their families.  Identified students are referred by their school social workers to this program.  The program uses a family systems framework to build relationships and resources within families.   The…

RITES for African-Canadian Youth

RITES for Black and African-Canadian Youth The RITES program at Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a culturally specific, identity development initiative that supports the empowerment of Black and African-Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 18. RITES employs an integrated, full spectrum model of support and care so participants have access to range…

School Outreach

Overview This program offers group counselling within six designated Toronto District School Board schools. These groups are offered to a variety of students identified as needing support in building and maintaining healthy relationships, dealing with anxiety, managing their anger, and building social skills. The program has operated for many years at a number of elementary…

Community Outreach Program

Overview Community Outreach Program provides a variety of flexible counselling services for youth and their families who have a range of mental health needs and may have had difficulty benefiting from previous supports or counselling services.  Using a strength based, relational approach this program is designed to service youth and their families who require services…

Social Recreation Programs/Groups

From time to time, New Outlook offers social recreational programs/groups for youth and young adults receiving services within New Outlook.  Please connect with your worker for more information. New Outlook Summer Camping Trip The New Outlook summer camping trip experience promotes the transformative power of social engagement in a natural environment. This 4 day, 3…

Youth Hostel Outreach Program (YHOP)

Overview The Youth Hostel Outreach Program (YHOP) is a relationship based mental health outreach program for young adults who are homeless/marginally housed and/or living in the youth shelter system.  The program provides assessment, intense short term case management, support and informal counselling to young adults experiencing significant challenges with their mental health posed by social,…

Community Support and Intervention (CSI)

Overview The Community Support and Intervention Program (CSI) is a relationship based mental health outreach program for young adults (16-24) involved with the justice system.  The program provides assessment, intense short term case management, support and informal counselling to young adults experiencing significant challenges with their mental health. Using a recovery approach, the program aims…

Community Support Program (CSP)

Overview The Community Support Program (CSP) is a community based mental health outreach program that provides support, intensive case management and informal counselling to young adults (16-24) experiencing significant challenges with their mental health. Using a recovery approach and family psycho-social support, the programs aim to support youth to establish and maintain overall wellness, increase…

Early Intervention (EI)

Overview The Early Intervention Program is a community-based counselling and case management program that provides up to 3 years of service to youth and young adults who are experiencing psychosis or exhibiting prodromal symptoms. Using a Recovery approach, this program connects youth, young adults and their families to mental health supports.  The program aims to…

Day Program

Overview The New Outlook Day Treatment Program is a structured Section 23 Classroom program in partnership with the Toronto District Scholl Board (TDSB) for youth experiencing significant challenges with their mental health.  The program uses an integrated model that focuses on academic preparation, life and social skills.  The purpose of the program is to provide…

Family Focused Outreach Program

The Youth Justice Family Focused Outreach Program provides family counselling and support for families and youth who are referred by probation. Outreach counsellors work with families and young people in the community to build an understanding of family dynamics and develop healthy and supportive relationships. Counsellors work with families to support them to navigate the…

Relationship Skills for Violence Prevention (RSVP)

RSVP is an Extra-Judicial Sanction (EJS) that provides counselling supports to youth who have been charged with domestic violence related offences against parents, siblings, dating partners and peers. The young person is referred to the program by a Toronto court probation officer as a Diversion matter at the discretion of Crown and Duty Counsel. Youth…

Enhanced Extra-Judicial Sanction Program (EEJS)

EEJS is an Enhanced Extra-Judicial Sanction (EJS) that provides counselling supports to youth whose charges are being addressed through Diversion. The young person is referred to the program by Youth Court probation officers for diversion at the recommendation of the Crown and Duty counsel.

Early Release Support Program (ERSP)

ERSP is a bail support program for youth who require additional supports to be released on a bail with ERSP mandated as a bail condition. ERSP provides outreach counselling supports to youth in their community for up to 6 months.  Service providers at court, duty counsel, defense lawyers, probation officers, detention/custody staff, parents and youth…

Youth Justice Outreach Program (YJOP)

YJOP provides outreach counselling supports to young people who are serving a youth probation order. In partnership with Toronto probation officers YJOP workers develop a case management plan in collaboration with the young person.  Youth probation officers in Toronto can refer to the program. Watch Youth Justice Family Work

Transitions (a YJOP service)

Transitions is a shorter term community based program for youth who are serving a custodial sentence (e.g. CCSO, DCSO, CSO). In partnership with Toronto probation officers Transitions workers provide outreach counselling supports to youth in a Toronto facility.  Youth probation officers in Toronto can refer to the program.

YJ Mental Health Access

YJ Mental Health Access is a brief assessment, brief counselling, consultation and brief service for youth when probation officers are concerned that there may be a mental health issue impeding a young person’s functioning in the community. Assessments for young people with low level sexual offending behaviours will also be offered. Youth probation officers in…

Events for this Month

RITES for African-Canadian Youth

When:
Monday January 21st

Time:
4:00pm

Where:
CTYS Office

Boyoboy

When:
Tuesday January 22nd

Time:
7:00pm

Where:
CTYS Office

C2C

When:
Wednesday January 23rd

Time:
4:30pm

Where:
CTYS Office

RITES for African-Canadian Youth

When:
Monday January 28th

Time:
4:00pm

Where:
CTYS Office

C2C

When:
Wednesday January 30th

Time:
4:30pm

Where:
CTYS Office