Everything we do at BYTE is about supporting Northern youth. We want youth to have the strengths and skills they need to lead happy, healthy and meaningful lives and to be heard in their communities. With this goal in mind, we have compiled the following list of youth resources.

Mental Health

Kids Help Phone

• • Call or text someone to get immediate support in a crisis and talk about what’s on your mind
  • Use the Live Chat counselling service to connect online with a professional counsellor (available 5-10 PM Yukon time)
  • Join the Kids Help Phone Peer-to-Peer Community to connect with other young people across Canada

Canadian Mental Health Association – Yukon

• • Call the Reach Out Support Line at 1-844-533-3030 24/7 to get non-judgemental support for issues small and big from trained volunteers
  • Access free counselling services by appointment
  • Take part in self-help programs or guided workshops specifically designed for youth to help manage mild to moderate mental health struggles

Drop-In Spaces & Shelter

Skookum Jim Youth Emergency Shelter

• • Access a place to sleep, eat, get counselling and other referral services (for youth ages 17-23)

BGC Yukon

• • Spend time at the Drop-In Youth Centre from 3-9PM Tuesday to Saturday and have a healthy meal, rec activities, and other programming (for youth ages 11-18)

Academic Support

LDAY Centre for Learning

• • Get a consultation to explore how to best support a struggling student
  • Get a basic screening test for dyslexia or dyscalculia
  • Get tutoring

Employment Support

Skookum Jim Youth Employment Centre

• • All youth can access job search tools, a computer lab, life skills training, work placements, career development workshops, and more (for youth ages 15-30)

Employment Central Yukon

• • Job seekers can walk-in to access computers, printers, phone and fax machines, and message-taking services
  • Job seekers can make appointments to use the boardroom, get help with writing a resume and cover letter, career counselling, interview prep, job search support, and more

Resources for Queer Youth

Queer Yukon

• • Programs and Services for queer youth
  • Yukon Gender Gear Program
  • Youth Drop-In Spaces
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Programs
  • Education and Training 

Substance Use Supports

Blood Ties Four Directions

• • Access full-service harm reduction programming such as safer consumption equipment, naloxone kits, drug checking, hygiene supplies, and referral and advocacy services