Our Youth Programs provide counselling, case management, and support for individuals aged 24 and under who are concerned about their substance use and/or mental health. We also offer support to youth and adults who are affected by a loved one’s substance use or related behaviours.
Our dedicated counsellors provide timely access to clinical support services, including individual support, community referrals and group supports, with minimal wait times to ensure help is available when it’s needed most.
Days Ahead
This program provides office-based counselling and support for youth experiencing challenges related to substance use and mental health. Our counsellors work collaboratively with each person to identify personalized goals and develop practical strategies to achieve them, while providing ongoing guidance and support throughout the process.
- Intake & assessment
- Individual counselling
- Internal/external referrals
Youth Outreach Program (YOP)
The program offers outreach and office-based support intended for individuals that are faced with diverse needs, including but not limited to: risk of becoming unhoused, barriers to accessing office services, poly-substance use and accessing education and/or employment.
- Intake & assessment
- Individual counselling
- Internal/external referrals
- Active outreach support
- Case management provided
For referring professionals, please complete the Youth Outreach Program (YOP) Referral Form.
Transitional Aged Youth Coordinating Committee (or TAY CC)
This is a collective group of Halton youth and adult service providers who meet via zoom quarterly (or more frequently depending on need), with the goal of supporting youth ages 16-24 that are struggling to make connections to community supports (youth or adult) or that are aging out of youth supports and are looking for adult supports.
Once the below referral for is returned to taycc@haltonadapt.org, then a meeting is scheduled for the youth’s profile to be presented to the Committee (by the youth or referral source) to brainstorm resources that are available in Halton (either in the short term or long term) based on the areas of life identified by the youth. The recommendations will be provided in written format to the client and/or referral source and assistance with warm connections will be available to the youth.
The TAY “menu”, seen below, outlines the service providers/resources that can be spoken to as relevant to the youth’s situation.
This program is made possible through funding from Support House.
Know the D.E.A.L. Program
Know the D.E.A.L is a psycho-educational program designed for youth. Following the Ontario curriculum, this 3-day workshop for Grade 10 students is presented in both the public and catholic school boards. Our interactive and engaging workshops cover a range of topics, including cannabis, vaping, alcohol, opioids and overdose prevention, technology and gaming addiction, and gambling risks. Youth learn practical skills for healthy coping, setting boundaries with peers, making informed decisions, and applying harm reduction strategies in everyday life. Students receive the resources they’ll need to access support in their community.
This program is funded through the generous support of the United Way Golden Horseshoe.
Something to Know
Something to Know is an interactive, psychoeducational program designed to help youth build knowledge, skills, and confidence in making healthy choices.
The program can be delivered one-on-one or in a group setting, with content tailored to meet the unique needs, interests, and learning styles of participants. Sessions focus on topics such as substance use awareness, mental health and wellness, decision-making, and life skills.
- Three topics:
- Substance use
- Mental health
- Healthy relationships
- Each topic is divided into four sessions
- Intended for “at risk” youth identified by parents/caregivers, police, and/or other agencies
- Workshops available in a community or office-based setting
To book an appointment, please contact Clinical Intake at 905-639-6537 ext. 0.
