Provides youth with tools, resources, and a safe environment to manage stress, build resilience and foster personal growth

HYPEE (Halton Peer Empowerment & Employment)

• designed to support youth facing unemployment or underemployment by providing mentorship, skill development, and employment support

Y Mind

• evidence-based program helps youth aged 13 to 30 manage anxiety, stress, and low mood.
• using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), participants learn mindfulness, self-compassion, and effective coping strategies to support their mental well-being.

Oakville Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) Youth Council

• established to provide a platform for youth residents of HCHC-managed properties to engage in discussions, provide input, and contribute to decision-making processes on matters that affect their living environment, community development, and overall well-being

Mental Health First Aid

The program equips participants to:

• recognize signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental health issues
• reduce stigma and social distance from those with mental health challenges
• build confidence in supporting someone in a mental health crisis
• identify professional and self-help resources for support
• improve their own mental wellness

Not specified

All year

Ages: 12 year(s) and up

• Y-Mind: 13-20 years
• HYPEE: 15-18 years

Register on website or email Mental Wellness Facilitator for more information