- 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.
- Can I get help with legal issues?
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The Office of the Children's Lawyer delivers programs in the administration of justice on behalf of children under the age of 18.
Site to help youth prepare for court.
The Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides youth justice services to young people.
Ontario's child advocate represents children and youth who are seeking or receiving services under the Child and Family Services Act.
An innovative new program aimed at helping youth in conflict with the law, launched by the African Canadian Legal Clinic with support from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
- Can you direct me to violence prevention and recovery programs?
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A teen-friendly guide on preventing sexual violence.
Ontario Women's Directory Site dealing with violence and abuse issues for young women.
Site contains information and services concerning children and families facing economic and social hardships or physical harm.
The Violence Intervention Project is a violence prevention program that engages and mobilizes youth to address school and community safety.
The Fourth R is a comprehensive, school-based program that stresses the importance of healthy relationships.
- Is there a solution to bullying?
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Registry of bully prevention programs.
This site offers programs for many different aspects relating to violence. Program topics cover Gang prevention among other things.
”Imagine...A School Without Bullying" provides a framework to create a safe, positive learning environment for children by taking a comprehensive school-wide approach to bullying intervention and prevention.
- I'm concerned about guns and Gangs in Toronto. Is anyone working on this issue?
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Public Education and Crime Eradication (PEACE) initiative is designed specifically to address the recent gun and Gang problems in the Greater Toronto Area.
Ontario Gang Investigators Association
- Are there any violence programs specifically for Aboriginal communities?
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Abuse issues aimed at aboriginal youth.
The Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy supports a comprehensive approach to reducing family violence in First Nations and Aboriginal communities.
- Is there any information on protecting yourself from scams?
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Information on scams targeting youth.
- Any tips for internet safety?
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Staying safe on the internet.
- Any sites that deal with a variety of youth issues?
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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.
Help for dealing with the loss of a friend or family member, from Bereaved Families of Ontario.
Here you'll find help for youth art projects -- in under-served areas of Toronto.
Find out about the Office of Child and Family Service Advocacy -- who it serves, what it does.
Support for youth and young adults who are receiving services from a children's aid society, or have been in the past.
Child protection services provided by local Children's Aid Societies.
Community Health Centres provide health programs, covering everything from domestic violence prevention to programs for teenage mothers.
Disability Ontario Online Resource opens the DOOR 2 Adulthood and helps you get ideas for leading your own life
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.
Site where young people from all backgrounds get involved with multiple projects and programs dealing with key issues.
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.
- Any Aboriginal-specific sites dealing with youth issues?
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Information for aboriginal youth on education, employment, recreation, culture, health and social services and Aboriginal youth councils, organizations and associations.
Akwe:go provides at-risk urban Aboriginal children (7-12 years of age) with support, tools and healthy activities which will build on and foster their inherent ability to make healthy coices.
- Where can homeless youth get help?
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Covenant House provides services to homeless, runaway and street-involved youth regardless of race, colour, creed or sexual orientation.
Homelessness helplines for communities across Ontario.
Help for homeless youth in Durham Region.
- Are there any youth suicide prevention programs?
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This site has information and resources on suicide prevention for youth, by youth.
Find help where you live.
- Where can I learn more about sex and sexuality?
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A service provided for youth, by youth for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited and questioning youth in Ontario.
A website devoted to sexuality education and information.
Resources for youth on a range of topics on sexuality including pregnancy, sexual orientation, practising safer sex and sexually transmitted infections.
- Can someone help with addiction?
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Services are available to help deal with an alcohol, drug or gambling addiction.
List of resources in the Toronto area that provide youth programming around drug prevention.
What's With Weed -- AND YOU? This site is for users and concerned friends of users.
- What about help with eating disorders?
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Spotlights importance of healthy eating and active living.
Sheena's Place is a registered charity offering hope and support services at no cost to people affected by eating disorders and their families.
- Can I get financial assistance for my special needs?
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Links concerning financial assistance pertaining to children with special needs.
- Can anybody help me deal with my friend or family's death?
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soul2soul.ca offers counseling, support groups and an interactive website to help connect with other youth who have lost a loved one.
- I'm being bullied. What can I do?
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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.
"I was bullied in school every day since I was in Kindergarten. It seemed like no matter what I tried to do to stop it, the bullying got worse." 
