Youth

Nonprofit organization that provides services and supports around issues of gender identity and sexual orientation.

Website: https://youthproject.ns.ca/cape-breton-youth-project/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeBretonYouthProject/

Contact: 9025785801; madonna@youthproject.ns.ca

Support Groups. Participants can directly message Madonna or contact their guidance counselor or nurse to access Zoom meetings.
Parents & Guardians: 1st Thursday of every month, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Trans & nonbinary (25 & under): 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Middle School/High School GSA: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Gender Creative Kids (Parents & Guardians): 4th Thursday of every month, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Young Adult & Senior Youth (16-25): 4th Wednesday of every month, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Recreational and educational programs for youth (elementary, junior high, and high school age).

Website: http://undercurrentyc.com/

Glace Bay – https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentyc/

Sydney – https://www.facebook.com/UndercurrentYCSydney/

Contact: (902) 849-7559

Programs have limited space. Sign up is required for some.

Programs and support for children and families living in and around the Clifford St housing complex.

Contact: (902) 794-9371

Open 2-5pm, Monday-Friday, and a few evenings a week.
Food program, homework help, computer access/internet, picnic tables for outdoor classrooms.
Excursions (ex. rent bus to go see xmas lights)
“Experiential exposure” activities to build basic life skills and encourage healthy development.

A safe space for school age kids to explore, grow, and create.

Website: https://www.fiveelevenyouth.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiveelevenyouth/

Contact: (902) 794-4062 ; info@fiveelevenyouth.com