YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford

Site: Multiple Locations

Service: Be Wise

Record #: BTN0208
Last Modified: 07 May 2025
Last Full Update: 07 May 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone Call or text 289-244-3288
E-Mail be.wise@ymcahbb.ca
Website ymcahbb.ca/be-wise
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
 
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Physical Access Unknown - depends upon meeting location

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides prevention, risk intervention and awareness support to Halton youth, ages 12-18

One-On-One Support:

Youth meet regularly with a YMCA worker to take actions toward their goals; they are supported in navigating through challenges in areas such as:

  • mental wellness
  • school, peer, and/or family pressure
  • employment
  • community involvement
  • access to basic needs
  • connecting to community services

Meeting locations and frequencies are flexible - can be held virtually or in-person at community spaces (e.g., YMCA, library, cafe, community centre)

Group Workshops:

Youth can learn valuable life skills through information sessions and/or participating in our workshop series; workshop topics can include:

  • mental wellness / emotional well-being
  • employment skills
  • communication skills
  • financial literacy
  • time management
  • social media and online safety

For more topics and full workshop offers, see website

Hours

Hours not specified

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 12 year(s) - 18 year(s) 
 
Residents of Halton
Application

See website to complete online interest form, or contact for more information

Languages English
Fees None

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