General Information
Contact us about this program
Food and tokens provided
Fees:
Free
Service Delivery Format:
- In Person:
- Drop-in
Eligibility:
Ages: 12 to 29 years of age
Referral:
No referral required
Next Session Dates:
Ongoing
Service Duration:
At 1541 Jane Street:
- Every Tuesday throughout the year; Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays in the Summer months
At 2010 Eglinton Ave West:
- Every Thursday throughout the year starting on February 13th, 2025
Languages offered:
English
Hours:
- 1541 Jane Street: Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
- 2010 Eglinton Ave West: Thursdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Location:
West Toronto Youth Wellness Hub Ontario site
Jane Street Hub at 1541 Jane Street, North York ON M9N 2R3
West Toronto Youth Wellness Hub Ontario satelite site
Contact:
Ren Dowuona (They/Them)
Ren@yorktownfamilyservices.com
Chantal Sénéchal at 416-645-7575 ext. 2054.
Rainbow West
Program Description:
The Rainbow West Program is a 2SLGBTQ+ youth program, for ages 12-29 offered in West Toronto. Through this program youth have an opportunity to access mental health supports, dedicated to responding to their unique needs while accessing an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for youth who identify as queer/trans. Youth can engage in drop-in programming, one to one mental health services, youth-led initiatives, and help inform program activities.
Program Objectives:
- Introduce 2SLGBTQ+ youth programming in West Toronto
- Increase access to appropriate and relevant mental health services for youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+
- Provide suitable interventions to address social emotional challenges
- Support service coordination needs in areas of academics, employment, housing, substance use/mental health, sexual health, social connections, and other life domain areas.
