I don't feel safe. Who can I talk to?

Kids Help Phone, 1-800-668-6868, free, confidential, 24 hours

If you go to school in Toronto you can call the School Safety Line at 416-395-7233 to leave an anonymous message to report threats, violence, sexual harassment, bullying or anything else that is worrying you. Messages are checked regularly during the school day and nobody will know it was you unless you want them to.

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Can you direct me to violence prevention and recovery programs?

Kids Help Phone, 1800 668 6868, free, confidential, 24 hours

Ontario Women's Directorate
A teen-friendly guide on preventing sexual violence.

Ontario Women's Directorate - Youth Zone
Ontario Women's Directory Site dealing with violence and abuse issues for young women.

Violence Intervention Project
The Violence Intervention Project is a violence prevention program that engages and mobilizes youth to address school and community safety.

The Fourth R
The Fourth R is a comprehensive, school-based program that stresses the importance of healthy relationships.

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I'm concerned about guns and gangs in Toronto. Is anyone working on this issue?

Peace Project
Public Education and Crime Eradication (PEACE) initiative is designed specifically to address gun and gang problems in the Greater Toronto Area.

Ontario Gang Investigators Association (ONGIA)
Ontario Gang Investigators Association

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Is there any information on protecting yourself from scams?

Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
Information on scams targeting youth.

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Any sites that deal with a variety of youth issues?

Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone provides information on helping yourself, helping someone else and information on a wide range of topics.

MindYourMind.ca
Get info, resources and the tools to help you manage stress, crisis and mental health problems.

Equality Rules
This site promotes healthy relationships between teens and with adults.

Soul 2 Soul
Help for dealing with the loss of a friend or family member, from Bereaved Families of Ontario.

ArtReach Toronto
Here you'll find help for youth art projects -- in under-served areas of Toronto.

Child and Family Service Advocacy
Find out about the Office of Child and Family Service Advocacy -- who it serves, what it does.

Friendship Link
Support for youth and young adults who are receiving services from a children's aid society, or have been in the past.

Ministry of Children and Youth Services - Child Protection Services in Ontario

Child protection services provided by local Children's Aid Societies.

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Community Health Centres provide health programs, covering everything from domestic violence prevention to programs for teenage mothers.

DOOR 2 Adulthood
Disability Ontario Online Resource opens the DOOR 2 Adulthood and helps you get ideas for leading your own life

Tropicana Community Services
Tropicana Community Services is a not-for-profit organization providing culturally appropriate social services in east Toronto, focusing on the needs of youth, and the Caribbean and Black communities.

Tiny Giant
Site where young people from all backgrounds get involved with multiple projects and programs dealing with key issues.

Ministry of Children and Youth Services - Integrated Services for Northern Children
The Integrated Services for Northern Children program provides a multitude of health, mental health and education services to children and youth living in rural and remote areas across northern Ontario.

YouthCanada
Government of Canada site for teens.

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Where can homeless youth get help?

Covenant House
Covenant House provides services to homeless, runaway and street-involved youth regardless of race, colour, creed or sexual orientation.

Homelessness Helplines - Ministry of Community and Social Services
Homelessness helplines for communities across Ontario.

Durham Youth Housing and Support
Help for homeless youth in Durham Region.

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Where can I learn more about sex and sexuality?

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line
A service provided for youth, by youth for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited and questioning youth in Ontario.

Sexuality and U
A website devoted to sexuality education and information.

Canada Health Portal: Youth/Sexuality
Resources for youth on a range of topics on sexuality including pregnancy, sexual orientation, practising safer sex and sexually transmitted infections.

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What about help with eating disorders?

Healthy Ontario
Spotlights importance of healthy eating and active living.

Sheena's Place
Sheena's Place is a registered charity offering hope and support services at no cost to people affected by eating disorders and their families.

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I'm being bullied. What can I do?

This part of the Kids Help Phone site offers help and support for victims of bullying. There are also tips for helping your friends if they're being bullied.

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