Resources
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There are a whirlwind of issues that youth have to juggle in their everyday lives.
From relationships to self-esteem, school performance to family dynamics, changing bodies and changing emotions, it’s easy to see how overwhelming it all can be. It is important to know that you’re not alone. There are a variety of services out there to support youth just like yourself and help you make sense of it all in these confusing times. If you need help, these resources are a good place to start.
GENERAL HELP
Kids Help Phone – www.kidshelpphone.ca
Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Durham Health Connection Line
Phone (local): 905-666-6241
Phone (toll free): 1-800-841-2729
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION
Durham Mental Health Community Services – www.dmhs.ca
Phone (local): 905-666-0831
Phone (toll free): 1-855-888-3647
Distress Centre Durham – www.distresscentredurham.com
Phone (local): 905-430-2522
Phone (toll free): 1-800-452-0688
Canadian Mental Health Association Durham – www.durham.cmha.ca
Phone: 905-436-8760
The Youth Shelter Ajax
Phone: 905-239-9477
The Denise House Oshawa
Phone: 905728-7311
Distress Centre Durham
24 hour help line
Phone: 905-430-2522 or 1-800-452-0688
Crisis Services
Phone: 905-666-0483 or 1-800-742-1890
Cam’s Kids Foundation – www.camskids.com
www.facebook.com/camskids8
TeleHealth Ontario
Phone: 1-866-797-0000
Drug & Alcohol Helpline – www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca
Providing information 24/7, confidential, free help on drug and alcohol addiction services in Ontario.
Phone: 1-800-565-8603
Youth Gambling Awareness Program-www.ymcagta.org/gambling
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline- www.problemgambling.ca
Phone: 1-888-230-3505
YOUTH JUSTICE SERVICES
John Howard Society of Durham Region- www.jhsdurham.on.ca
Programs and services including:
– Individual counselling
– Anger management
– Active parenting
– Community justice program
– Employment program
Locations:
Ajax/Pickering- 905-427-8165
Whitby- 905-666-8847
Oshawa- 905-579-8482
Clarington- 905-623- 6814
Boys and Girls Club of Durham
Address: 433 Eulalie Ave. Oshawa
Phone: 905-728-5121 ext. 234
www.eastviewbgc.com
POLICE SERVICES
Crime Stoppers – www.canadiancrimestoppers.org
Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS
Durham Regional Police – www.drps.ca
Phone (local): 905-579-1520
Phone (toll free): 1-888-579-1520
SEXUAL HEALTH & PREGNANCY
Sexual Health Clinic Port Perry
Phone (local): 905-985-4891
Phone (toll free): 1-866-845-1868
Location: Township of Scugog Building (rear entrance), 181 Perry Street 2nd Floor, Port Perry, ON
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri: 10am – 4pm, Tues & Thurs: 10am – 6pm
Rose of Durham – Young Parent Support Services
www.roseofdurham.com
Phone: 905-432-3622
Herizon House Ajax
www.herizonhouse.com
Phone:1-866-437-4066
Sunrise Pregnancy & Family Support Services Uxbridge
www.sunriseuxbridge.com
Phone: 905-852-4192
Prideline Durham
Phone: 1-855-877-7433
Open 7 days a week from 6pm-10pm
Sexuality and U – www.sexualityandu.ca
Y’s Wish
Phone: 905-576-2997
SUICIDE PREVENTION & RESOURCES
The Uxbridge Youth Centre is invested in creating a suicide-safer community. We would like to share with you these valuable resources for suicide prevention and support.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:
– Contact your doctor
– Go to the nearest hospital
– Call a local Crisis Line, or
– Dial 911 in the case of an emergency
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
www.suicideprevention.ca
Cameron Helps – Promoting Physical and Mental Health
www.wptheme.cameronhelps.ca
LivingWorks – Suicide prevention, education and training
www.livingworks.net
Collateral Damage – Those left behind by suicide
www.leftbehindbysuicide.org
Phone: 807-768-5217 or 1-888-835-9041
Compassion and Peace Association Association of Canada (CAPAOC)
Federan not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
www.capaoc.org