Youth Resources in Northeastern Ontario

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes — but you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you’re looking for mental health support, a safe space to connect, or tools to make healthier choices, help is out there. Call or text 2-1-1 to get connected with local resources. 

Here's just a few trusted local resources designed with youth, for youth:

Hands – TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca
Free mental health and family services for children and youth, including counselling and crisis support.

📞 1-800-668-8555
🔗 Visit Hands

 

CMHA North Bay & District – Peer Support Services
A safe, judgment-free space offering peer mentoring, life skills, drop-ins, and group programs.

📞 705-476-4088
🔗 Learn More

 

OUTLoud North Bay
A welcoming, inclusive community space for LGBTQ+ youth and allies with peer support and activities.

📞 705-498-7438
🔗 Visit OUTLoud

Youth Wellness Hub Sudbury

A one-stop shop for ages 12–25, offering mental health, addictions, peer support, employment, and health care — all in one place.

📞 705-618-5360
🔗 Visit YWHO Sudbury

 

CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin – Youth Services

Free counselling, crisis supports, and group programs to support youth mental wellness.

📞 705-675-7252
🔗 Learn More

 

N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre – Youth Program

Safe cultural programming, peer support, and mentorship for Indigenous youth.

📞 705-674-2128
🔗 Visit NNFC

Youth Wellness Hub Timmins

Drop-in space for ages 12–25 with counselling, health care, peer support, education, and housing supports.

📞 705-288-0611
🔗 Visit YWHO Timmins

 

CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming

Free mental health and addictions support, crisis services, and youth programs across the region.

📞 705-267-8100
🔗 Learn More

 

Timmins Native Friendship Centre – Youth Program

Cultural teachings, mentorship, and youth leadership opportunities for Indigenous youth.

📞 705-268-6262
🔗 Visit TNFC

Need Help Right Away?

If you’re ever in crisis, you can always reach out for immediate support:

  • Kids Help Phone — Call or text 24/7: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
  • 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline — Call or text 9-8-8, available 24/7

Smoke-free Resources

Your smoke-free journey starts here.

You already know smoking and vaping are bad — and pricey. What you might not know is how much support is out there to help you quit. Here are some tools to get you started.

 

Youth-Friendly Smoking & Vaping Cessation Apps

QuashA judgment-free app designed specifically for youth aged 14–30 to help quit smoking or vaping. It offers personalized quit plans, tracks cravings, and provides tools and tips. Free on the App Store and Google Play.

quitSTART - A free smartphone app that provides tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges to help you quit smoking. It includes features like tracking your progress and managing cravings. Free on the App Store and Google Play.

Crush the Crave – Vape Edition - An app that provides supportive messages, virtual awards, and tools for dealing with cravings. It helps track the number of days you're vape-free and the money saved. Free on the App Store and Google Play.