Support for Youth
Community resources, including 24/7 crisis and emergency contacts available to youth in Oakville.
Emergencies
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 to be connected to police, fire and ambulance services.
Halton Region's Youth Services
Halton Region offers services for youth, including access to help lines, counselling, mental/physical health services, as well as volunteer and career resources.
For more information visit Halton Region's Youth page.
Community resources
Distress Centre Halton (Oakville)
Helps people cope with crisis, loneliness, and emotional stress.
Call 905-849-4541 (Oakville) or 905-877-1211 (North Halton).
For more information visit the Distress Centre Halton website.
Kids Help Phone
A crisis line for children and young adults. Their services include professional counselling, online support forums, quizzes and games, mental health tips and support resources.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 68686.
For more information visit the Kids Help Phone website.
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) Crisis line
A 24/7 line for children in crisis provided by ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids.
Call 905-878-9785.
Halton Pride Collective
A group in Halton running events and campaigns for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies.
Visit the Halton Pride Collective website for more information.
LGBT Youthline
A peer support line for LGBTTQQ2SI youth.
Text 647-694-4275 or live chat on their website.
For more information, visit the Youthline website.
Queer@ROCK
Prevention programming and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Creating safe spaces and helping youth build opportunities.
For more information, visit the Queer@ROCK website.
Nina’s Place
A sexual assault and domestic violence care centre open every day through the Emergency Department at Joseph Brant Hospital.
Radius Child & Youth Services
Clinical assessment and counselling services to children, youth and families who have been affected by physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect or who have witnessed domestic violence.
Call 1-855-744-9001 for general inquiries. For new referrals, call 416-744-9000, ext. 327.
Email intake@radiuschild-youthservices.ca.
For more information, visit the Radius Child & Youth Services website.
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services of Halton
Free confidential support to survivors of violence ages 16 and up. Individual and group counselling available.
Call the 24-hour crisis line at 905-825-3622.
For more information, visit the Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services of Halton website.
Adapt Halton
Alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction assessment prevention and treatment services information.
For Burlington and Oakville, call 905-639-6537.
Visit the Adapt Halton website for more information.
Connex Ontario
A hotline for youth experiencing drug and alcohol related addiction and mental health issues.
Call 1-866-531-2600 (24/7), email or web chat.
Visit the Connex Ontario website for more information.
Anonymous Friend
Program for students run by students allows those struggling to chat with someone via social media.
Visit the Anonymous Friend website for more information.
Child and Youth Outpatient Services (Halton Healthcare Services)
Call 905-815-5140.
Kids Help Phone
A crisis line for children and young adults. Their services include professional counselling, online support forums, quizzes and games, mental health tips and support resources.
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text 68686.
For more information visit the Kids Help Phone website.
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) Crisis line
Call 1-855-416-8255 to connect directly with a counsellor through One Stop Talk.
For more information, visit the One Stop Talk website.
Pregnancy Support Hotline
Free hotline for Halton residents in need of support related to pregnancy.
Call 311 or 1-866-442-5866.
Youth Space
Free online crisis and emotional support for youth in Canada.
Call 778-783-0177 or chat online at their website.
Visit the Youth Space website for more information.
Danielle’s Place
As part of the ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids, Danielle’s Place helps with prevention and intervention for youth experiencing eating disorders symptoms.
Call 289-266-0036.
Visit the Danielle's Place web page.
Halton Healthcare Eating Disorder Program
This program is run through Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for youth with severe symptoms of eating disorders in partnership with primary care physicians.
To access the referral form or get more information, call one-link at 905-338-4123 or 1-844-216-7411 (toll-free).
Visit the Halton Healthcare Eating Disorder Program website for more information.
Centre for Skills Development
Programs to help you upgrade your skills and improve your job search.
Call 905-333-3499, ext. 421 or 1-888-315-5521, ext. 421. Email oakvilleweb@centreforskills.ca
Visit the Centre for Skills Development website for more information.
Goodwill Amity Employment Services
Assists those looking for a job in both gaining a job and maintaining it once they find employment.
Call 905-257-8856, ext. 2220.
Email employmentservices@goodwillonline.ca.
Visit the Goodwill Amity Employment Services website for more information.
Sheridan Community Employment Services
Free assistance connecting job seekers with employers who are actively hiring.
Call 905-845-9430, ext. 8160.
Email ces@sheridancollege.ca.
Visit the Sheridan Community Employment Services website for more information.
Town of Oakville
Volunteer Halton
For current youth volunteer opportunities, visit their website.
Call 905-632-1975 or 1-855-395-8807
Email office@cdhalton.ca.
Women's Centre of Halton
Job search assistance, counselling, coaching and life skills advice.
Call 905-847-9104 or email hello@womenscentrehalton.com.
Visit the Women's Centre of Halton website.
Halton Housing Help
Helping those in need of housing find a solution that best fits their needs.
Call 311 to book an appointment or visit the Halton Region website for more information.
Halton Women’s Place
Emergency shelter for women and children.
Call 905-332-7892 or 905-878-8555.
You can also chat online via the Halton Women's Place website.
Oasis Youth Care
Supports transitional housing, life skills classes and mentoring programs for youth that don’t have a support system.
Call 905-901-4949 or live chat on the Oasis Youth Care website.
CMHA Halton Region Branch
A resource for mental health groups, workshops and webinars.
Call 905-693-4270 (information and referrals only, not a crisis line).
Visit the CMHA Halton website.
Positive Space Network
A program encouraging people to reach their full potential with business-related ideas. 2SLGBTQIA+ positive.
Call 905-339-3525 (Oakville Office) or 289-837-0663 (Community Youth Programs).
Visit the Positive Space Network website.
ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) Programming and Workshops
Programs available to youth going through a variety of different situations.
Call 289-266-0036.
Visit the ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) Programming and Workshops website.
Halton Region sexual health clinics
Call 311 or 1-866-442-5866.
Sexual Health Ontario
Provide information regarding sexual health, STIs, and reproductive health and can help find a clinic.
Visit the Sexual Health Ontario website for more information.
Shore Centre
Provide sexual health educational videos, information, and further resources for youth.
Call 519-743-9360 or email info@shorecentre.ca.
Visit the Shore Centre website for more information.