Partnership with John Howard Society Belleville

Our TAY Connector, Alix Shilton will be the primary contact in our partnership with the John Howard Society Belleville (JHSB). She is at JHSB Youth Wellness Hub one afternoon per week, 2:30 to 4:30pm. Alix will facilitate the connection process between JHSB clients and Youthab services, and coordinate an internal referral to our mental health programs. These include: -Secondary School Counselling -Mental...

Skye Shares her Story

Skye has worked very hard in our Career Exploration Planning Experience (CEPE) program and has done amazing work during her placement with Mix 97! Skye is working towards her goal of working in the production industry! In this clip, Skye shares her story including her experience with Youthab, the Transition Home and Career Edge. We are so grateful to have been a part of your journey and thank you for...

#HeretohelpON

We know it can be hard, but there's no shame in asking for help for yourself or for others. It’s also now more important than ever. Vulnerable families who struggle with chronic issues may be facing new challenges and additional stressors during this time. And across Ontario, child welfare agencies are seeing a drop in the number of referral calls – even though we know COVID-19 can lead...

Meet Tori Buck, our TAY Connector for H-PE

Tori is a graduate of the Child and Youth Worker program at Loyalist College. She has been a part of Youthab since 2013, initially with the Transition Home, and as a Supporting Housing Counsellor in the Co-operative Housing program. During this time, Tori was also instrumental in the development and launch of Youth Empower.  After a brief hiatus in Calgary, Alberta, Tori returned to Youthab as...

Telus Mobility for Good™

Have you heard? TELUS is working with Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada to support young people in their transition out of care by providing free cell phones that come with a $0 plan, including 3 GB of data for two years! WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Young people who are, or would have been eligible for Continued Care and Support for Youth (CCSY) at any Ontario Children’s Aid Society, AND who are:...

Tips for Wellness in the Workplace

A lot of our young life is looking forward to the future, moving out on our own and working in a career we love. Getting through school is a great accomplishment and needs to be celebrated, but it’s good to remember that next step where you’re supposed to find the “perfect job” is almost as attainable as finding a unicorn. This isn’t pessimistic; this is the reality of...