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Youth Assisting Youth

Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit organization that operates a peer mentorship program in which older youth mentor younger children facing challenges. The program matches mentors mentors aged 16-29 with kids aged 6-15 offering guidance, support and positive role models.

Services Provided:

Youth Mentor Programs and Mentor Training. Francophone services available. Visit the website for more information.

Youth Programs Offered:

On-on-one Peer mentoring

Youth peer mentors act as positive role models to at-risk newcomers. YAY provides services within the city of Toronto and York Region.

Click and Stones

A cyber bullying awareness workshop.

Girls Empowerment Workshop

10-week program for girls (self-identified) that focuses on building confidence and self-esteem, tops range from gender roles to healthy relationships.

Saddle up for Success

Newcomers and at-risk youth visit a farm, learn to ride a horse and connect with nature.

Contact The Agency

		416-932-1919
		mail@yay.org

		5734 Yonge Street, Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario M2M 4E7

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