Tough Stuff
From bullying and online safety to sexual exploitation and child protection services find out about programs and resources on these tougher but important topics.
Child Protection Services
Ministry of Children and Family Development
If you think a child or youth (under 19 years of age) is being abused or neglected, call 1-800-663-9122 at any time of the day or night.
Find Out MoreImpact Youth and Family Substance Use Services
Vision: A community that pro‐actively supports the health and well‐being of youth, young adults and caregivers affected by substance use. Mission: Creating opportunities that foster supportive relationships, acknowledge strengths, and work toward self‐identified goals.
Find Out MoreIn It Together
Archway Community Services
The purpose of the In It Together program is to disrupt and interrupt the flow of young people (ages 12 – 30) into organized crime or gangs. This program is in partnership with the Archway Youth Resource Centre and South Asian Community Resource Office.
Find Out MoreStop Exploiting Youth (SEY)
Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services
SEY provides intensive outreach services for youth who are sexually exploited or at high risk of sexual exploitation
Find Out MoreStreet Outreach
Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services
Street Outreach supports youth who are homeless and/or street involved.
Find Out MoreTaking Care of Ourselves, Taking Care of Others (TCO²)
Children of the Street Society
Educational workshop focused on preventing child and youth sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Find Out MoreYouth Justice Services
Youth Resource Centre - Archway Community Services
Youth Resource Centre offers services for youth involved in the Youth Justice system. Youth probation referrals only.
Find Out MoreYouth Team & Youth Justice (Probation)
Ministry of Children and Family Development
The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a wide range of services to help young people and their families when they are having difficulties, when youth are sexually exploited, have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, are living on the street, have mental health problems, or a combination of issues. A Youth Probation Officer and Restorative Youth Justice Conference Program is also available for court referrals.
Find Out MoreFact Sheets
- Canadian Centre for Child Protection: Child Sexual Abuse: It IS Your Business (PDF)
- Canadian Centre for Child Protection: Self/Peer Exploitation - It's NOT Ok: A Resource Guide for Families
- Children Of The Street Society:
The Truth About Child & Youth Sexual Exploitation (PDF) - Duty To Report
Responding to Child Welfare Concerns - Your Role in Knowing When and What to Report (PDF)
Helpful Websites
View a list of helpful websites and resources for youth and parents on tougher topics including cyberbullying, sexual exploitation and safety.
Helpline for Children & Youth
310-1234 (24/7)
*no area code needed
Are you a child or youth and need to talk to someone? Call 310-1234. This help line is available any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name.