Be There
Youth’s vulnerability to mental health, social isolation, discrimination, gender-based violence including online exploitation has increased dramatically within the COVID-19 pandemic. Let's be there for each other.
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Supporting Indigenous, Racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ Youth
Violence, harassment, and discrimination are unfortunately still part of the lives of Indigenous, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Be an ally by speaking up against discrimination and by creating safer schools, communities and homes for everyone.
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Preventing Gender-based Violence And Supporting Survivors
Close to half of Canadian Women have been physically or sexually assaulted in their lifetime. And one in three women have been sexually assaulted in their lifetime.
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Supporting Homeless Youth
A study from 2014 showed that in Canada 29.5% of homeless youth identified as 2SLGBTQ+, 30.6% identified as Indigenous and 28.2% identified as a member of a racialized community.
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Supporting Neurodiverse Youth And Youth With Mental Health Concerns
Mental health often remains a taboo topic in our communities. Nonetheless, 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario is impacted by mental health situations.
