Turning Point Youth Services

Healthy Minds, Healthy Futures

Now I know where my strengths and abilities are.

All I remember was that my life was not good.

The staff was there for me when I needed them.

Turning Point's Counselling Program helped Jen build her confidence. Read how TPYS helped Simon cope with his anxiety. Read how TPYS helped John with his legal issues.

What's New at TPYS

Anti-Black Racism Task Force: Toronto Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Anti-Black Racism Project (Jan 18 – Feb 3, 2022)

Have your say! We are pleased to be working with @DiversityMusing and Toronto’s infant, child, and youth mental health sector to develop an Anti-Black Racism Strategy for the sector. Members of Toronto’s Black community are invited to share their perspectives and participate through an online survey and small group discussions in January and February 2022. …

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TPYS and COVID-19

At TPYS, the health and safety of youth, families, caregivers, staff and visitors is a top priority. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and have implemented protection measures based on guidance from Public Health and medical experts. As an agency offering essential services, we continue to…

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Did you know?

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It is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness

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Suicide is among the leading causes of death in 15-25 year old Canadians, second only to accidents. LGBTQ youth are approximately 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers.

youths hanging out

70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence.

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A sense of connectedness, attachment to networks in the community (ie. sports teams, chess clubs, etc.), and access to support services, are all protective factors to combat mental illness.

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