YOUTH Programs/Groups:

Air Cadets - Whitehorse Lions RCACS
For youth ages 12 – 18. This is a free service offering summer camps across the country as well as local activities developing community involvement, citizenship, physical fitness and leadership. Contact: Captain Cheryl Major (867)333-9279 or (867)633-3378 (Office) Email: cheryl.major@cadets.gc.ca

Army Cadets - 2685 The Yukon Regiment
For youth ages 12- 18. This is a cost free program aimed at citizenship, physical fitness, and leadership skills. Kids get paid to go to camp. Contact: Captain Russ LaChapelle or CI LaChapelle 867-393-3383 (home) Email: banzai@klondiker.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon
305 Wood Street (Captain Martin House) Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E7 668-7911 bbbsyukon@aol.com Hours Flexible work hours; message machine is checked daily Services provided Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon provides services to families, children, and adult volunteers in the Yukon. Volunteers provide positive adult role models, in the spirit of fun and friendship, for boys and girls ages 6 to 16, from one-parent homes. These friendships contribute to a child’s healthy development and encourage their growth and maturity as members of society. There are a variety of programs available for children, including traditional one-to-one matching, couples matching, big group activities and an in-school mentoring program. Everyone involved in the program must be screened and interviewed by the organization. Adult volunteers should plan on being in Whitehorse for at least one year.

Blood Ties Four Directions:
Support and education for youth dealing with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.
307 Strickland St., Whitehorse Phone: 867-633-2437 Website: http://bloodties.ca

Boys and Girls Club
Provides a variety of after school activities at thier downtown center for youth ages 8 – 18. Indoor Skateboard Park, computers, tv, pool, tutoring. Location: 6209 – 6th Avenue, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1P1 Contact: Dave Blottner, 393-2824 Email: sidedoor@northwestel.net

Breakdancing Yukon Society
Annual projects :
* Yukon Energy Klondike Heat - National Breakdance Battle where b-boys and girls from across Canada come to Whitehorse to compete for cash prizes
* Recreational Summer Hip Hop Camps - where kids learn breakdance and hip hop skills and make a music video to take home at the end of the week
* Emerging Artists Internship Program - Whitehorse Youth (13 - 17)can apply to learn the skills necessary to be a dance Artist - including Teacher Training, choreography training, basic film production, music editing, show production, and performance skills
* Hip Hop Dance Intensive - Two week intensive in July every year - where amazing guest instructors from Canada and US such share their knowledge with up to 80 dancers age 8 &up.
* Annual Intensive Show - a Brilliant hip hop show that closes the two week intensive
* Annual Dance Marathon -We have a special guest stars help us to raise money to help support all of the amazing projects we run throughout the year
* Home of Groundwork Sessions - Yukon’s Premier Breakdance Crew
Call Sue at 633-2012 for more information.

Bringing Youth Towards Equality (BYTE)
B.Y.T.E. is a youth-directed and youth-focused organization that delivers a variety of skill building activities and workshops for youth in Whitehorse and in the rural Yukon communities. The programming ranges for youth aged 12 and up. See ‘about byte’ page for further information. Location: 2 - 407 Ogilvie Street (Resource Center) Contact: Rachel Parks, 867-667-7975 / Fax: 867-393-2112 Email: infoATyukonyouthDOTcom Website: www.yukonyouth.com

Bethany Church
Front Line Youth Friday night activities for high school students. Free food, pickup and drop off available. For information regarding Camp Yukon at Atlin Lake for ages 8 - 18 call Bethany Church. Contact: Pastor Joel Nettleton, 668-4877 / fax: 633-3517 Email: youth@bethanychurch.ca or bethany@northwestel.net Website: www.bethanychurch.ca

City of Whitehorse
Chillax’n Lounge at the Canada Games Center (top of 2 mile hill)
Target age: 10-15, Skating, Swimming, Dance Dance Revolution, Soccer, etc.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights

Comite Espoir Jeunesse
Activités sportives, sociales, artistiques et culturelles pour les jeunes d’expression française âgés de 12 à 18 ans. Social, artistic, cultural and sport activities for French speaking youth ages 12 to 18. Location: 302 Strickland Street, 2nd Floor, Y1A 2K1 Contact: Charles Laberge, 668-2663, ext. 321/fax: 668-3511 Email: http://www.afy.yk.ca/secteurs/main/fr/index.php?site=jeunesse

Kids Help Line
Kids Help Phone is there 24 hours a day 7 days a week for kids in need of help and hope. When you buy time you are helping to ensure Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors are able to answer the call. Website: http://www.kidshelpphone.ca Phone Number: 1-800-668-6868

Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon (LDAY)
LDAY is a volunteer, non-profit organization which provides services and programs for Yukoners with learning disabilities. LDAY offers youth clients a computer lab, summer and winter camps for children from 6-12 and a Youth Leadership Adventure Camp for youth with learning disabilities between13 and 16 years of age. LDAY also offers tutoring services to assist students academically. Address: 107 Main Street Whitehorse YT Tel:867-668-5167

Les EssentiElles est un organisme à but non lucratif qui représente les intérêts des femmes francophones du Yukon à travers le Canada. Secteurs d’activités : justice sociale, santé et mieux-être, ainsi que la présence des femmes dans les dossiers de la francophonie. Les EssentiElles is a non-profit organization representing the interests of French-speaking women in the Yukon and at the national level.
Its main areas of activities are social justice, health and well-being, and the presence of women in Francophonie affairs across Canada. Location : 302 Strickland St. Y1A 2K1 Contact : Ketsia Houde, 668-2636. Fax : 668-3511 Email : elles@essentielles.ca Web : www.lesessentielles.org

Many Rivers
The youth outreach workers work with youth aged roughly 15 through 25 to help raise the positive profile of youth in our community.They offer support and programs to street-involved youth. To do this they work with a variety of community and governmental groups. Our youth outreach workers seek to build relationships with the youth, provide support, and counseling. Phone: 667-2970; Website:http://www.manyrivers.yk.ca/

Nazarene Youth Group
Youth from grade 7 and up meet weekly on Friday nights at the Church of the Nazarene. Van transportation is available. For a list of activities check our website’s youth page. Location: 2111 Centennial Street, Whitehorse, YT Contact: 633-4903 http://nazareneblogs.org/whitehorsenazarene/welcome/

Northern Cultural Expressions Society: Formerly SunDog Carving Studio
The Sundog Carving Program is increasing development of the Yukon First Nation arts and culture sector, reinforcing positive role modeling and cultural opportunities for Yukon First Nation youth and is creating a more dynamic Yukon First Nation presence on the local and national arts scene. The carvers have an opportunity to increase your fine arts skills and range of artwork (masks, prints, panels, plaques, rattles, paddles, bowls, among other items). The Sundog carvers’ art has been sold locally, nationally and internationally. Beginner pieces sell in the $25-125 range, and advanced carvers sell their work for $1,000 - $5,000 depending on size and complexity.For more information please contact (867) 633-4186 or info@sundogretreat.com http://www.northernculture.org/

RespectED
Is a Violence and Abuse Prevention Program from the Canadian Red Cross that addresses issues surrounding emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, harassment, neglect and relationship violence to youth and adults who work with youth. RespectED presentations are delivered by extensively trained volunteers who are carefully screened and are committed to building safer, more respectful relationship in our community. Address: Box 43 Pelly Crossing, Yukon Y0B 1P0 Contact Nina Bolton at 867 - 537-3085 or 867-334-5529 E-mail: ninacbolton@hotmail.com or may contact Brenda Drazdoff, BC & Northern Region, 1399 - 6th Ave., Prince George, B.C. V2L 5L6 or call 1-800-278-7177 or 1-250-564-6566 ext #27 Fax: 1-250-564-2688

Riverdale Baptist Church - Youth Group
Youth from grades 7 - 12 meet together weekly on Friday nights (except long weekends) at 7 pm at Riverdale Baptist Church. Our goal is to impact lives for Jesus through worship, service and fun activities. Everyone is welcome! Location: Riverdale Baptist Church at 15 Duke Street, Whitehorse Phone 867-667-6620 Email: contact@rbchurch.ca Web Site:www.rbchurch.ca/fellowship-groups/youth-ministry

Scouts Canada
Scouts offer fun and exciting programming for youth age 5-26 in the Yukon. Young people enjoy Scouts Canada’s programs, which are provided by caring and dedicated volunteers. Registration accepted all year long, space permitting. Contact: 333-5631 Toll Free: 1-888-726-8876

Sexual Health Information Toll-free Line
1-877-YK STYLE (1-877-957-8953) For information on birth control, emergency birth control, options if you think you may be pregnant, sexually transmitted diseases, puberty and how our reproductive systems work, rape and abuse, and sexual orientation. Open Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 9 pm.

Skills Canada Yukon
Promotes trades and technology career options for youth through skills clubs, skills development workshops, skills competitions and other events throughout Whitehorse and all the Yukon communities.
Office Location: 103 Platinum Road, Whitehorse Y1A 5M3
Phone: 668-2709 Fax: 668-2704 E-mail: skillscanada@northwestel.net Website: www.skillsyukon.com

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre
After-School Sports Program: Offers recreational activities such as floor hockey, basketball, handball, dodgeball, indoor soccer, lacrosse, Inuit Games, Dene Games, etc. for youth between the ages of 8-14. Activities are held at Elijah Smith, Jack Hulland, Takini and Selkirk Schools Monday to Thursday. Email: sjfcrecreation@northwestel.net
To provide early intervention and healthier alternatives for First Nation youth and their families who come in conflict with the law.

Diversion Program
The Tan Sakwathan youth Diversion Program provides an eight-week Diversion workshop program to youth between the ages of 12-17 on an annual basis, who are in conflict with the law.The program believes that in order to reduce youth crime, recidivism, and violence in the homes it is instrumental to provide these youth with intervention strategies in order to “break the cycle”.The program incorporates the teaching of traditional ways by strengthening of relationships between families and youth.The program adheres to the philosophy that by increasing youth understanding of traditional values and practices, it permits young people to formulate what a healthy lifestyle, and healthy family should be, empowering youth to make positive changes in their lives.

Family Support Worker Program: Continues to work with the youth and their families following the Diversion Program to assist in implementing the tools acquired to live a healthy crime free lifestyle. Located at: Skookum Jim Friendship Centre, 3159-3rd Avenue, Whitehorse Y1A 1G1 Phone: 633-7693 E-mail: sjfcdiversion@northwestel.net Website: www.skookumjim.com

After School Tutoring
The objective of the Skookum Jim Friendship Centre’s After School Tutoring Program is to work with Aboriginal high school students bridging the transition from elementary to high school, rural to urban schools and providing after school assistance for high school students with special emphasis on those students with learning differences.
Target Group
* High School Students, Grades 8-12
* First Nations focused, but Non First Nations are also welcome to attend
* Youth who are experiencing learning differences and require support services
* Students who want a safe and quiet learning environment
* A place to do homework with support systems
* Students who would like to increase their grades and have a successful academic year
Services
* Free Daily homework drop-in sessions
* Support system available for students between their families, educators and the After School Tutoring Program
* Various support systems for individuals with learning differences
* Resource materials available for students who are applying to Post Secondary Schools
* Resource material available
* 10 Station computer lab with educational software
* Workshops for youth, parents and educators
* Studying tips for exams, tests and to improve grades
* Tools to increase academic confidence
* Snacks and beverages will be provided to boost energy to focus on learning
* Based on the needs of the students, other services and activities can be available

Youth Emergency Shelter
To provide a safe bed for youth when needed, and to assist them in reconnecting with family, friends and/or the community.
Target Group
Youth age 17 to 20 years old. Youth under the age of 17 are referred to the Government of Yukon on call Social Worker. Parents/Caregivers of these youth are also contacted.
Services
* Secure emergency shelter
* Safe beds
* Showers
* Meals
* Family Support
* Referral Services
* Professional counselling
* Follow up support
The Youth Emergency Shelter Program phone number is 335-1216.

Teen Parent Center
Provides educational opportunities and support for pregnant teen and teen parents wishing to complete high school. As well they offer a comprehensive Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/psb/teen_parent.html Located behind FH Collins High School Mailing Address: Box 32077, Whitehorse Y1A 5P9 Phone: 667-3421Fax: 667-3423

Titan Gaming & Collectibles
Titan Gaming provides the best environment to play games with your friends and gives you an opportunity to meet people. It’s a haven for all gamers, offering a combination of retro gaming (D&D, Magic the Gathering etc), and new age computer gaming, on cutting edge systems. Address: 305 Main St., Whitehorse, YT 668-5750. Open 10am to midnight 7 days a week. http://titangaming.ca

Volunteer Bureau
Fosters and promotes volunteerism throughout the Yukon by providing easy access to resources, training, consultation, and support for individuals and organizations.
305 Wood Street , Whitehorse Open:9:00 am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri
http://volunteeryukon.ca

Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board
In Canada, 50 to 60 young workers die every year and 60,000 more are injured at work. YWCHSB is trying to improve this by educating youth before they go out into the workforce. If you or your group would like to learn more about workplace rights and responsibilities. The YWCHSB is willing to give on-call presentations aimed at young workers about work place hazards, how to avoid them and the legal rights and responsibilities that employers and workers have to ensure our young workers are safe. Contact: Natalie Thivierge Young Worker Safety Coordinator Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board 401 Strickland Street T: 867-456-6530 or 867-335-0632 F: 867-393-6279

Yukon Government: Alcohol and Drug Yukon Health and Social Services
All ages. Out-Patient. Assessments. Referrals. Dual diagnosis. Access to residential treatment services. Access to detoxification and withdrawal management services. Individual, group and family counseling services. Pre-natal support services. Relapse prevention and educational services. FASD support services. 6118 6th Avenue - Sarah Steele Building Phone: 867-667-5777 or 1-800-661-0408 Email: hss@gov.yk.ca Web Site: http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/ads.php

Yukon Government: Children’s Assessment and Treatment ServicesResidential Youth Treatment Services (RYTS) RYTS provides both short-term care for children at the Children’s Receiving Home and long-term, group home care.
Children’s Receiving Home The Children’s Receiving Home provides short-term placements for children, 12 to 18 years old, in need of a place of safety. It also provides supervised visits for families, stabilization and short-term care. Referrals are from Family and Children”s Services. Group homes Children in care of the director may be referred to the RYTS program by Family and Children’s Services through the Placements Review Committee. RYTS operated four homes, which provide programming for behaviorally difficult youth between 10 and 18 years of age and their families.

Yukon Government: Child Abuse Treatment Services (CATS)
CAT’s provides professional training workshops, as well as consultation and education, for people working with children. This Yukon-wide service is also offered to members of the community and service organizations. Individual, family and group counseling is available for children who have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused, and children who have witnessed family violence.The unit is staffed by one supervisor, a full-time intake worker, and five full counselors, confidentiality is a priority. Contact 667-5184, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5184 or 867-667-5256 (manager); 867-393-6410 (fax) Hours 8:30 a.m. To 5 p.m., Monday to Friday Location Suite 202, 211 Hawkins Street Whitehorse Y1A 1X3

Yukon Government: Health & Social Services - Child and Youth Advocate
More information to come…

Yukon Government: Health & Social Services - Reporting Child Abuse
All Yukoners have a responsibility to ensure the protection of children from abuse. If you have concerns about the safety of child, please contact Family and Children’s Services at 667-3002 to report your concerns if they affect a child under the age of 18 years.

Yukon Government: Health & Social Services-Youth Justice
Website:http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/programs/youth_justice/
Yukon Youth Justice Programs:
Youth Justice (YTG): 867-667-3610
Extrajudicial Sanctions Coordinator: 867-667-3614
Youth Probation: 867-667-3610
Custody Services: 867-667-8990
Youth High Risk Treatment Program (YHRTP): 867-667-3616
Legal Advice: Legal Aid: 867-667-5210, After hours Legal Aid: 867-633-7200, Law Line (Legal Advice): 867-668-5297 Outside Whitehorse 1-866-667-4305

Yukon Government: Youth Achievement Centre
Offers a variety of Educational, Recreational, Vocational, and Outdoor Leadership programming for youth at risk. We strive for the enhancement of youth potential by providing a safe, structured and engaging program environment; promoting trust, respect and responsibility. Location: 501 Taylor Street, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1T7 Contact: 667-3759 / Fax: 667-3799

Yukon Government: Youth Directorate
Youth friendly office that provides funding to key youth organizations. The Youth Directorate supports youth to participate in social, economic, and cultural activities. Location: 204 Main St. Street Contact: Gord Kurzynski, 667-8213 / Fax: 393-6341 Email: gord.kurzynski@gov.yk.ca WEBSITE: http://www.youth.gov.yk.ca

Youth of Today Society/Angel’s Nest
Youth drop-in center, feeding program, computers, internet access, pool and movies. Youth between the ages of 15 and 23 years of age are encouraged to participate. Office Hours: 12pm. – 8pm. Monday to Friday Youth Drop-in Hours: 3 pm – 8 pm. Monday to Friday. The Youth of Today Society provides a safe, nurturing environment for high-risk youth, assisting in their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual growth. Sign Monkey: arts and technology training and job creation program for graphic arts, sign making and web design. Contact Information: Victoria Durrant victoriadurrant@hotmail.com 410 Jeckell Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1C6 Office Phone: 633-9687 Youth Phone: 633-9687 http://www.youthoftodaysociety.com/

Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle
Provides opportunities for youth to try out for the teams that go to the Northern American Indigenous Games, National Aboriginal Hockey Championship and enter the traditional sport events held at the Arctic Winter Games. Located at: 4061 4th Avenue, Whitehorse Y1A 1H1 For information, call 668-2840Fax: 667-4237 E-mail: yasc@sportyukon.com Website is http://www.yasc.ca/

Yukon College - Education and Career Planning
Counsellors provide career planning, interest testing, workshops, job search, and employment skills, career and labour market information to students and the general public.
Phone: 668-8720 Website: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/

Yukon Learn
The Yukon Learn Society has been helping adults, 16 and over to improve their literacy skills for over 25 years. Targeted onsite literacy training, free one-to-one tutoring, free tutor trining course, learning centre, library and computer lab. Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 107 Main Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2A7 (P) 867-668-6280 Toll Free from the communities 1-888-668-6280 (f) 867-633-4576 or email admin@yukonlearn.com

YuWIN - Yukon WorkinfoNET
Job postings, career planning information, Yukon career profiles, event calendars and bulletin board. Grant Bossenberry, Executive Director c/o Yukon College, Box 2799 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5K4 Tel: (867) 393-3874 Fax: (867) 668-8723 E-mail: grant@yuwin.ca Website: http://yuwin.ca

COMMUNITY BASED:
CARCROSS Carcross Recreation Committee 821-3211
DAWSON City of Dawson Recreation Department 993-2350
DAWSON Dawson City Arts Society 993-5005
DAWSON Dawson Shelter Society 993-5086
FARO Faro Arts and Recreation Society 994-2006
WATSON LAKE Help and Home Families Society 536-2711
LORNE MOUNTAIN Lorne Mountain Community Association 667-7083
TAGISH Tagish Community Association 399-3407
TESLIN Teslin Recreation Society 390-2741
FARO Town of Faro 994-2728
WATSON LAKE Town of Watson Lake 536-8020
CARMACKS Village of Carmacks 863-5057
HAINES JUNCTION Village of Haines Junction 634-7100
TESLIN Village of Teslin 390-2530
WATSON LAKE Youth Association of Watson Lake 536-2499
DAWSON Yukon Family Services Association 993-6455

FIRST NATIONS:
Carcross/ Tagish First Nation 821-4251
Champagne Aishihik First Nation 634-3853
Kluane First Nation 841-4616
Kwanlin Dun First Nation 668-7289
Liard First Nation 536-5200
Little Salmon/ Carmacks First Nation 863-5576
Na-cho Nyak Dun 996-2265
Ross River Dena Council 969-2277
Selkirk First Nation 537-3331
Ta’an Kwach’an Council 668-3613
Teslin Tlingit Council 390-2532
Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation 993-7168
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation 966-3261
White River First Nation 862-7051