Access to Services During Summer
If you are a youth looking for health services during the summer months, please scroll down to Youth-friendly care outside of school-based clinics to find what you’re looking for.
Youth-friendly care
Young people have rights. One of these rights mean that youth have access to youth-friendly care. What does that mean? Youth-friendly care means understanding that youth are a diverse group with different needs and desires who need relevant, timely and accessible care that is adapted to their unique experiences and situations. SEHU is committed to providing youth-friendly care to young people in our community.
Public Health clinics in secondary schools
Publicly funded secondary schools within HPE each have a weekly school-based Public Health Clinic where the following services are available*:
Secondary students
Confidential and caring services:
- Quit or cut down smoking or vaping
- Mental health support
- Birth control and condoms
- Emergency contraceptives
- Pregnancy or STI testing
- Naloxone kits and other resources for substance use
- Counselling or referrals for:
- Healthy relationships
- Immunization
- Oral health
- Violence & bullying
- Healthy eating
- Physical activity
Limited sexual health services available in ALCDSB schools.
SEHU school-based public health clinics offer 2SLGBTQI+ supports and services.
School-based Public Health clinic schedule
| Tuesday | Bayside Secondary School, North Hastings High School, St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School |
| Wednesday | Central Hastings School, Eastside Secondary School, Trenton High School |
| Thursday | Centennial Secondary School, Nicholson Catholic College, Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, St. Paul Catholic Secondary School |
Book an appointment online or contact your school’s Public Health Nurse directly (contact information posted on clinic door and available at the guidance office). Drop-ins are welcome!
Youth-friendly care outside of school-based clinics
Youth who require care outside of these clinics, including those not attending the above-listed schools, are able to access services through regular SEHU and community pathways.
What type of service are you looking for?
Click the dropdowns below to see services available.
- contraception (birth control)
- STI testing and treatment
- pregnancy testing and pregnancy options counselling.
- LGBT Youth Line. Toll free and anonymous. You can chat one-on-one with youth volunteers who specialize in 2SLGBTQI+ issues. Call 1-800-268-9688. Text: 647-694-4275.
- Trans Lifeline. Toll free and anonymous. Provides emotional and financial support for trans people in crisis. The hotline is run by peers who are trans or non-binary. Call 1-877-330-6366.
- Rainbow Youth – Belleville. A group where 2SLGBTQI+ youth are given the space to be themselves and the tools to lead positive change in their schools, peer groups and community. Call 613-403-5683.
- Say out loud - Belleville. A group for open minded youth that offers a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth to connect, seek support, develop new friendships, express themselves, learn about the LGBTQ community and most importantly, have fun. Call 613-985-9650.
- Rainbow Raising – Quinte West. A safe and supportive space for 2SLGBTQI+ youth to hangout, make new friends, enjoy activities and discussions with peers, etc. Call 613-392-6946.
- Discover YOUth – Prince Edward County. An all-inclusive safer space for 2SLGBTQI+ youth and their allies, that regularly hosts guests from the local queer community and beyond. Engage in art projects and workshops while discussing challenges and successes. Call 613-476-5962.
- Shades of Love (SOL) – Bancroft. This is a 2SLGBTQ+ program for youth 13+ and allies to gather in a safe space. Peer support, sharing circles and social opportunities are available. This program is also supported by a Home and Community Support Services Nurse and other team members who can provide support. Call 613-334-1262 or email youth@nhcs.ca.
- TRANSforum Quinte. Offers safe, confidential, free support and recreational group for transgender individuals, questioning or transitioning. Call 705-313-5124.
- Sex and U. Website containing information on sexual orientation, gender identity, coming out and awareness & respect.
- Sexfluent.ca. Educational content that provides youth with the power of choice, using a peer-driven approach that has a sense of encouragement and cheekiness.
Clinics in Ontario that provide information, options and care to transgender youth (advice and treatment related to trans care, including general health and wellness services, hormone therapy, and surgery). Please note some clinics require a referral.
SEHU Tobacco Talk Line
Trained quit specialists and low-cost nicotine patches & gum, are available to the public by calling SEHU’s Tobacco Talk Line at 613-966-5500 ext. 600. A specialist will provide health education, support youth in making a quit/reduction plan, and provide additional supports (nicotine replacement) as needed. For more information see SEHU’s Quit Smoking Program and Vaping webpages.
CAMH Youth Vaping, Substance Use, and Technology Dependence Service (YOUTH-VAST) Program
Intended for youth (ages 12 to 21) across Ontario who are facing challenges related to vaping, substance use, and/or technology use.
- Individuals can sign up directly to the program; no physician referral required.
- All services are offered for FREE.
- Services offered at an outpatient location in Toronto or virtually throughout all of Ontario
CAMH Youth Vaping, Substance Use, and Technology Dependence Service (YOUTH-VAST) Program
Intended for youth (ages 12 to 21) across Ontario who are facing challenges related to vaping, substance use, and/or technology use.
- Individuals can sign up directly to the program; no physician referral required.
- All services are offered for FREE.
- Services offered at an outpatient location in Toronto or virtually throughout all of Ontario
Go to https://www.camh.ca/en/patients-and-families/programs-and-services/youth-vast and click “Book an Appointment Now”
Children’s Mental Health Services (CMHS)
CMHS provides services for children, youth, and their families. You can sign up for counselling or call their crisis line 24/7 at 613-966-3100 or by visiting https://www.cmhsonline.ca/request-help.
Youthab
Youthab offers a number of services including counselling and help with housing and employment to youth ages 16+. Visit https://www.youthab.ca/ and click “Contact Us”.
If you feel you are in a state of crisis, call the 24/7 Mental Health Helpline at 1-866-531-2600.
- Kids Help Phone offers free 24/7 counselling and referral services. Call 1-800-668-6868, or text CONNECT to 686868
- One Stop Talk (Ontario) is a NEW virtual mental health counselling service for youth. Access free brief therapy. Connect with clinicians: Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. To begin your session by phone, call: 1 (855) 416-8255 / 1 (855) 416-TALK
- Children’s Mental Health Services (CMHS) provides services for children, youth, and their families. You can sign up for counselling or call their crisis line 24/7 at 613-966-3100.
- Bounce Back and support adults and youth aged 15+ who are experiencing low mood, depression, and anxiety,. Through BounceBack, adults and youth learn skills to help manage worry and anxiety, combat unhelpful thinking, and become more active and assertive.
- Youthab offers a number of services including mental health counselling, addictions counselling, disordered eating support, and help with housing and employment to youth 16+. Visit the website and click “Contact Us”.
- The Mohawks of Bay of Quinte Good Minds Program can deliver many services including counselling, youth programming, circles (groups), ceremonies, addictions. Call 613-967-0122.
- Quinte Health Crisis Intervention Centre offers a 24/7 crisis line for youth 16+ at 613 969-7400 (ask for Crisis Centre)
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, we want to help. Call or text 9-8-8.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
NEDIC offers free and confidential information about disordered eating, including a helpline or live chat you can access to ask questions or share concerns about your eating habits. Go to the website and click “Helpline”.
Youthab
Youthab Eating Disorder Program offers counselling by a professional who has received training specific to disordered eating and can help you develop skills, while gaining knowledge and resources to get things back on track. And if further services are needed the counsellor can assist with referrals to other disordered specific services. Counselling is confidential and free. Call 613-969-0830 or visit the website and click “Contact Us”.
Children’s Mental Health Services (CMHS)
CMHS provides services for children, youth, and their families. You can sign up for counselling or call their crisis line 24/7 at 613-966-3100.
Body Brave
Body Brave offers free and confidential virtual support to those impacted by eating disorders and disordered eating. The Virtual Support Recovery Program is free and available to youth aged 14+. Go to the website and click “Register”.
