Turning Point Youth Services

Healthy Minds, Healthy Futures

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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

WoodGreen Community Services and Turning Point Youth Services join forces to help ensure Toronto’s youth needs are MET 

The two organizations will offer programming jointly moving forward. Toronto, Ont. – Turning Point Youth Services and WoodGreen Community Services are pleased to announce the integration of the organizations.  The combination of these two agencies will enable a more effective and integrated approach to the provision of comprehensive support services for youth in the GTA. Effective…

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Smilezone Transformation

We’re happy to share that TPYS was selected for “transformation” by Smilezone! The Smilezone Foundation transforms an existing waiting room, treatment room, or client/family care room into a “Smilezone,” which is custom designed with features such as fresh paint, colourful murals, furniture, cabinetry and storage, and interactive technology. They have transformed more than 330+ Smilezones…

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Honouring Our Promise: Ending Anti-Black Racism (HOPE) Symposium

TPYS Staff and Management attended the “Invitation to Honouring Our Promise: Ending Anti-Black Racism (HOPE) Symposium.” This symposium launched the background report “that explores the issues affecting the mental health of Black infants, children and youth in Toronto and the accompanying strategy, Honouring Our Promise: Ending Anti-Black Racism (HOPE), which documents the sector’s commitment for…

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Did you know?

youth looking outside

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

youth on a fence

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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