HELP LINKS FOR YOUTH

• Canada World Youth  International education & exchange programs
• Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse  Youth Directory   
• Canadian Youth Business Foundation  Advice & help for young entrepreneurs
• Community Mentorship Initiative
• Family & Children's Services of Lunenburg County
• Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Youth Project (Halifax)  Assistance, support and opportunities for LGBT youth
•  Heartwood Institute  Leadership training for Maritime youth
• Human Resources National Youth Site
• National Organizations for Youth Safety resources that saves lives, prevent injuries and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among youth
• NS Community Organization Network Directory
• Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps offers various employment opportunities for young Nova Scotians. Youth can gain environmental work experience by working on waste resource management projects, pollution prevention projects, watershed management projects, climate change projects, and/or environmental education projects.
• Our House Youth Wellness Centre (Shelburne) 
• Planned Parenthood Bridgewater and Halifax
• Sharing Strengths Youth Page
• Street Cents page on Birth Control
• South Shore Regional Library
• Support, Concern and Resources for Eating Disorders
• Teen Health HomePage compiled by Dalhousie University students
• Katimavik As Canada’s national youth corps, Katimavik fosters the personal development of our nation’s young people through a challenging programme of volunteer community work, training and group interaction. As of 11/01, projects happening in Lockeport, Lunenburg and Shelburne.
• Youth Alternative Society organization that works with youth aged 12-17 who are in conflict with the law.
  South Shore Branch: 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 208
  Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
  B4V 2X6
  Phone: (902) 543-1766
  Fax: (902) 543-3177 email: youthal@istar.ca
• Youth Help Line  PEER COUNSELLING 6-10 PM EVERY NIGHT Open 24 hours a day for emergencies
• Youth Employment Strategy helps young people get the skills, knowledge and work experience they need for a successful career

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