Empowering Youth , Changing Lives
416-924-2100
Home » Groups
Exploring Gender and Identity through Art and Activism: a group for Trans, Queer, and questioning youth age 24 and under
- 24 week group
- Next group starts January 2014
Tell your story through visual arts, writing, performance art and digital storytelling. No artistic experience necessary.
Contact: Jessica 416-924-2100 ext. 245, jessica.arruda@ctys.org
For youth of African descent ages 14 – 18
RITES is the acronym for Resiliency, Identity, Transformation, Empowerment and Self-determination. This intervention aims to promote positive social development, strengthen racial identity and build on existing resiliency factors through weekly group sessions and individual counselling. This process will create an opportunity for healing, self-awareness and transformation.
Goals for Participants: Educate yourself on issues that impact your health & wellbeing; Positively impact your community; Learn to reduce stress; Use digital media to showcase your creativity; Challenge stereotypes; HAVE FUN!
- 24-week awareness and skill-building group
- Individual counselling sessions
- Meets Wednesday nights from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- youth of African descent ages 14 – 18
Accepting referrals now for fall 2013 group
Where: 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300
Contact: Maxine, 416-924-2100, ext. 246, maxine.brown@ctys.org.
Download the RITES poster
Where: 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300
Contact: Maxine, 416-924-2100, ext. 246, maxine.brown@ctys.org.
Download the RITES poster
For Younger gay/bi/queer guys, 12 – 24 years old
Through discussion of arts and culture, history and current events, guest speakers, music, video and film clips, creative and interactive activities, BOBC addresses issues of identity, sex, love, relationships and gender.
Always entertaining and educational, each workshop focuses on a specific topic or theme.
- Biweekly, drop-in workshop series
- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
For up-to-date information on BOYOBOY workshops, follow CTYS on Twitter,#BOYOBOY.
We’re also on Facebook.
Contact: david.yeh@ctys.org
BoyZone
Do you find it difficult to connect with peers your age?
Worried about school?
Would you like help improving confidence and self-esteem?
- 12-week social skill-building group
- Young men ages 12-17
Contact: Jessica, 416-924-2100,ext. 245, jessica.arruda@ctys.org
Need help managing your anger?
Want to learn how to build healthy relationships?
- 12-week counselling and peer support group
- Young men ages 12-18
Next group starting fall 2013: accepting referrals now
Contact: Jessica, 416-924-2100 ,ext. 245, jessica.arruda@ctys.org
Download the Crossroads poster
Do you find it difficult to connect with peers your age?
Worried about school?
Would you like help improving confidence and self-esteem?
- Fun, interactive 12-week social skill-building group
- Young women ages 14-17
- Food & TTC tokens provided
Where: 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300
Next group starting fall 2013: accepting referrals now
Contact: Jessica, 416-924-2100 ,ext. 245, jessica.arruda@ctys.org
Download the Girlzone poster
Next group starting fall 2013: accepting referrals now
Contact: Jessica, 416-924-2100 ,ext. 245, jessica.arruda@ctys.org
Download the Girlzone poster
Transceptance
- Ongoing peer support group for parents and caregivers of transsexual and transgendered youth and adults
- Provides support, reduces isolation and stress, and shares information, including strategies for dealing or coping with disclosures
- Meets the third Thursday of each month from 7 – 9 p.m. at CTYS
- New members welcome
Contact: Karen, 416-924-2100, ext. 241, karen.brookfield@ctys.org
- support group for LGBTQ youth
- learn strategies and tools for managing anxiety
- includes yoga, discussion, and arts-based activities
- connect with other LGBTQ youth
Next group starting Fall 2013 – accepting referrals now
Where: 65 Wellesley Street East, Suite 300 (CTYS)
Contact: Kathleen, 416-924-2100 x254 or Kathleen.Oconnell@ctys.org
Contact: Kathleen, 416-924-2100 x254 or Kathleen.Oconnell@ctys.org