The Youth Transitions Program is a new program to the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario and the goal of the program is to provide vulnerable youth, ages 12-19 with the community support they need for educational attainment and future success. YTP gives participants a sense of belonging through one-on-one support and mentorship and offers workshops to develop the life skills they need to be healthy, stable adults. Through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach, students will develop life skills, gain resiliency, cultivate positive mental well-being, and develop the capacity to reach their fullest potential. 

We offer in-person and virtual programming, one-on-one support, life skills workshops, peer mentorship, homework support/clubs, post-secondary education tours, access to technology, advocacy services, and much more.