Youth Services in Middlesex County

Services in Middlesex County

Bridgeway, Craigwood Children, Youth and Family Services (Ailsa Craig) Prepares youth to move to a less intrusive living environment (home, community-based residential program, or another suitable living situation)

Next Wave Youth Centre (Strathroy) Employment, training/education and life skills for youth

Thorndale Youth Clubhouse (Thorndale)

The Youth of Thorndale (Y.O.T.) is a group of youth leaders from Thorndale who plan fun events and activities for their peers and are actively fundraising to create a "Clubhouse" or Youth Centre in Thorndale. Their mission is to make Thorndale a more youth-friendly community.

There are two active youth groups run through I Love Thorndale:

Youth of Thorndale - Their focus is planning and facilitating youth-led community events.
Youth Clubhouse - Their focus is on the planning and creation of a youth space in the community.

For information on Mental Health & Addictions services, visit the Mental Health & Addictions page.

Services in Middlesex County and City of London

Employment Assistance for Youth

General
Volunteer Referral Networks
Mentoring Programs for Children and Youth

Youth Centres
Youth Centres (London & Middlesex)

Sexual Health
STI Clinics
Birth Control Clinics

Driving
List of Ministry Approved Driver Education Courses – Ministry of Transportation

Information on Indigenous Services
Health and social services for Indigenous communities are often a combination of traditional healing, primary care, cultural programs, health promotion programs, resource centres, community development initiatives, and social support services. Indigenous peoples are the descendants of the original inhabitants of North America, who identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.

The three First Nations communities closest in proximity to Middlesex County and the City of London are: Chippewa of the Thames First Nation (part of the Anishinaabe); Oneida Nation of the Thames (part of the Haudenosaunee); and, Munsee-Delaware Nation (part of the Leni-Lunaape).

Need More Help?

Community Connectors are fundamental to helping Middlesex County families get connected to the services and supports they need. Contact or visit a Middlesex County Library to speak with a Community Connector.

Community Navigator Josh Smith is an expert on all the services and programs around the County, and is your first step in finding which service could be the best fit for you.

Local organizations are available to assist with housing, securing employment, education, accessing mental health and addiction services, food and clothing supports, social assistance and everything in between. Whatever your need, contact the Community Navigator to get started. Josh can help you every step of the way: from discovering which program may be best suited to your needs, to referrals and connections with that program, as well as compiling and completing required documentation.

If you think the Community Navigator can help you, please reach out at communitynavigator@middlesex.ca or 519-808-0588. If you are a resident of Middlesex County you qualify for assistance: there is no referral required, no eligibility requirements, and no cost. Josh is here to help, and is happy to be your first step! Middlesex County Library Community Navigator page

For More Information

For more information on services to support youth visit the Youth page on Familyinfo.ca.

Helpful Resources

The Help Yourself Through Hard Times resource is a guide to basic needs services for London and Middlesex County. It lists services that provide assistance to individuals and families on limited incomes during times of financial hardship. The booklet is updated once a year, and is available for download (see below), or in print form from the City of London or at many social service locations in London.

Feedback

Edits and Suggestions for Existing Services
Have general feedback on middlesexfamilyconnections.ca?  Have suggestions on services or service agencies you would like added that are currently not included in the portal?

Contact Nadine Devin, Project Manager, Middlesex County Library, ndevin@middlesex.ca.

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