Program List

Rebound Life Choices

The Rebound Life Choices Program is a structured, evidence-based social skills program tailored to support youth who may be at risk of school disengagement, legal trouble, or family conflict. Over 10 weeks, trained facilitators guide participants through interactive activities, guest speaker sessions, behavior rehearsals, and media-based learning, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all learning styles. Program stimuli are intentionally varied every 20 minutes to maintain engagement and accommodate diverse learning preferences.

The program is designed for youth struggling with self-esteem, decision-making, peer relationships, and personal development. By participating, youth will identify their strengths, learn practical coping strategies, and gain constructive tools to handle real-life challenges. Upon completion, participants leave with enhanced problem-solving abilities, a stronger sense of self, and a greater understanding of their personal responsibility in shaping their future.

Weekly Topics Covered:

Communication & interpersonal skills
Decision-making & problem-solving
Goal setting & personal responsibility
Teamwork & conflict resolution
Anger management & emotional regulation
Peer pressure, self-respect & self-esteem
Drug awareness & healthy coping strategies
Bullying prevention & digital safety
Understanding the law & justice system

#KYPP

Helping youth navigate the complexities of the online world with confidence.

#KeepYourPrivatesPrivate (#KYPP) – Digital Safety & Media Literacy

The #KYPP Program Series offers engaging, age-appropriate sessions designed to equip youth with the tools to make safe, informed choices online. Covering critical topics like cyberbullying, online privacy, consent, digital footprints, self-esteem, and media literacy, these programs help youth develop a responsible and healthy relationship with the digital world.

Key Topics Covered:

✔ Cyberbullying & online harassment
✔ Privacy, passwords, and media balance
✔ Peer & self-exploitation, hyper-connectivity, and internet crimes
✔ Respect, consent, and healthy online relationships
✔ The impact of pornography & digital sexual content
✔ Strategies for dealing with predators, sexting requests, and online pressures

#KYPP programs are tailored to age and gender-specific experiences, ensuring relevant, engaging discussions that empower youth to safely navigate their online experiences.

#KYPP Program Options:

#KYPP Primary (ages 6–10)
#KYPP Junior (ages 10–12)
#KYPP (ages 12-17)
#KYPP Choices (ages 8–26+)
#KYPP Adapted (for young adults with intellectual disabilities)

Time to L.A.G

Time to L.A.G. is an engaging, interactive program designed to educate youth about the benefits and risks of video gaming. It helps participants make informed, healthy choices regarding their gaming habits and screen time.

Time to L.A.G. is a dynamic and interactive educational program aimed at raising awareness about the potential negative impacts of excessive gaming and screen time. The program covers a variety of key topics, including the relationship between gaming and mental health, the risk of addiction, the similarities between gaming and gambling, and the dangers of exposure to harmful content like violence, pornography, and online predators. Additionally, the program fosters digital resiliency and introduces exciting career opportunities within the gaming industry. Through this comprehensive approach, Time to L.A.G. empowers youth to understand both the rewards and risks of gaming, offering practical strategies to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle while making informed decisions about their screen time.

L.O.S.S.

L.O.S.S. (Lessons on Offender Accountability, Shoplifting, and Stealing) is an interactive program designed to educate young people about the far-reaching consequences of shoplifting and stealing. Through engaging discussions, presentations, and educational videos, participants explore the emotional, financial, and social impacts of theft on victims, families, peers, business owners, and the broader community. The program helps youth identify the triggers behind their behaviour, offering alternative coping strategies and ways to make better choices. By fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of the consequences of their actions, L.O.S.S. empowers youth to make responsible decisions and avoid engaging in theft in the future.

Teen Intervene

Teen Intervene is an evidence-based program specifically developed for youth who may be experiencing mild to moderate substance use issues related to drugs or alcohol. This time-efficient program integrates the stages of change model, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioural therapy to guide youth through a process of self-reflection and behavior change. Participants will explore the reasons behind their substance use, understand its effects on their lives, and engage in harm reduction through goal setting. The program consists of three one-hour sessions, offered in a one-on-one setting to provide personalized support tailored to each individual’s needs. An optional parent component is available, and the program is designed to equip young people with the tools they need to make healthier, more informed choices regarding substance use.

See Different

The See Different program is designed to empower youth, including those in leadership positions, by fostering respect for diversity and inclusion. It provides an opportunity for participants to reflect on how their identity shapes their worldview and how understanding and appreciating differences in others can enhance their leadership abilities. The program helps youth recognize how personal biases, stereotypes, and prejudices can impact their interactions, creating environments where exclusion and discrimination may arise. By the end of the program, participants will gain a critical awareness of how to challenge their biases, dismantle harmful stereotypes, and foster environments of respect and inclusion. The program equips youth with the tools to be effective leaders who embrace and promote diversity, whether in school settings or future workplace environments.

Becoming Who I Want to Be

Becoming Who I Want to Be is a transformative program designed for individuals who are ready to explore their true selves, overcome challenges, and make choices that align with their authentic identity. Participants will begin by examining their core values, beliefs, and behaviors, gaining a deeper understanding of how these elements shape their perceptions of themselves, others, and the world around them. The program encourages self-reflection on the obstacles that may have hindered personal growth and goal achievement, helping individuals recognize how these barriers can be overcome. By the end of the program, participants will have developed a personalized action plan to move forward with confidence, making choices and changes that resonate with their goals and help them become the person they truly want to be. The program fosters a path to living life authentically and intentionally, guiding individuals to a deeper understanding of their strengths, values, and aspirations.

RESET (Regulate, Engage, Strengthen, Empower, Thrive)

Helping students build emotional regulation, social skills, and resilience

RESET supports children and youth with mild intellectual disabilities (MID), learning disabilities (LD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are struggling with behaviour, relationships, or emotional regulation at school or at home.

This innovative program helps participants understand the root causes of their behaviour and develop the tools they need to make positive choices and build stronger connections with others.

RESET is delivered in two ways:

Preventative Track – After-school small-group sessions for students showing early signs of being at risk or struggling socially. Programming is proactive and skill-based, helping youth manage challenges before they escalate.
Reactive Track – Daily sessions for students who are serving suspensions, offering reflection, accountability, and practical strategies to handle similar situations more effectively in the future.

Parents and caregivers are actively involved through education sessions and take-home resources that reinforce learning at home.

By focusing on early intervention, understanding, and empowerment, RESET helps students strengthen emotional awareness, reduce conflict, and thrive—at school, at home, and in their community.

This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Pilot sites: West Gate Public Elementary School and Kennedy Collegiate with additional sites launching in 2026

Money Smarts for Life: Financial Literacy for Youth & Young Adult

Money Smarts for Life is a hands-on financial literacy program designed for youth and young adults ages 16–26. Whether you’re learning how to budget for the first time, save for rent, or navigate online banking, this program builds real-world money skills to support long-term independence and confidence.

Through engaging workshops, participants explore topics like:
• Budgeting & saving
• Rent readiness & managing bills
• Credit basics & avoiding scams
• Grocery shopping on a budget
• Digital banking & money management under stress

We work with local partners to deliver this program in schools, community centres, respite homes, and even correctional settings. Sessions are designed to be accessible and inclusive, with adaptations for youth with intellectual disabilities or language barriers.

This program is made possible thanks to generous support from RBC Foundation, as part of their commitment to building more inclusive opportunities for prosperity.

Funded by the RBC Foundation.

The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect helps youth understand that cyberviolence isn’t just “online drama”—it’s real, and its consequences reach far beyond the screen. Through interactive discussions and real-life scenarios, participants explore how harmful online behaviour spreads, how quickly situations can escalate, and how every click, comment, and choice can create a lasting ripple.

Youth learn to recognize the impact of cyberviolence on victims, bystanders, families, and even those causing harm. The program also includes a strong healthy relationships component—supporting youth in understanding what respect, boundaries, and consent look like not only in romantic situations, but in friendships, peer interactions, and digital communication.

We also address emerging risks, including online luring, recruitment tactics used by gangs and organized crime, and how unhealthy or exploitative relationships can develop online. Youth gain practical tools to spot red flags, support peers, make safer choices, and contribute to a healthier, more positive digital community.

The Ripple Effect empowers youth to think critically, act responsibly, and protect themselves and others—online and offline.