Resources

Approximately 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario has a mental health challenge. About 70% of mental health challenges have their onset in childhood or youth. Find more information about child and youth mental health issues and services in Ontario, through the Canadian Mental Health Association, here. 

Addiction is a complex process where problematic patterns of substance use or behaviours can interfere with a person’s life. Addiction can be broadly defined as a condition that leads to a compulsive engagement with a stimuli, despite negative consequences. This can lead to physical and/or psychological dependence. Find more information on substance abuse and addiction, through the Canadian Mental Health Association, here.

Sex trafficking is a growing crime in Canada. It is often under-reported, under-estimated and largely misunderstood. Essentially, sex trafficking is exploiting someone through force, fraud or coercion for another person's financial gain. As a multi-billion dollar industry, it is more lucrative than guns or drugs: traffickers can make over $280,000 per year by controlling one victim. This crime is affecting the lives of countless young women and girls in Canada. Find more information on sex trafficking through Covenant House Toronto, here.

Find information about services, supports and programs available in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) for 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth, families, and allies looking to support the queer youth in their life through The 519, here.