Peterborough Youth Services

10/07/2025

Peterborough Youth Services was honoured to walk in solidarity at the Peterborough PRIDE Parade under this year’s powerful theme: “All of Us, or None of Us.” ✊🏽💜
Rooted in resistance, collective care, and justice, this theme reminds us that true liberation must include everyone — especially those most often pushed to the margins. As an agency grounded in mental health and youth justice, we know how deeply interconnected these struggles are. When one part of our community is not included, we all feel the impact.
That’s why PYS showed up — not just to walk in the parade, but to make space. With the leadership of our incredible Youth Advisory Group, and in partnership with our friends at CCRC, we hosted a reduced sensory booth: a calm, safe retreat for anyone needing a break from the energy of the day. Because inclusion doesn’t stop at the parade route — it lives in the quiet, affirming moments where people feel seen, supported, and safe to be themselves.
In a time when anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric and policies are rising, our commitment is clear: PYS stands with q***r and trans youth. We will not be silent. We will not look away. We will continue to build spaces — in our programs, our community, and our systems — where every young person is met with dignity, care, and belonging.
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 At PYS, Pride is more than a day — it’s a commitment.
💬 To all the young people out there: You deserve joy. You deserve safety. You deserve to live your truth, fully and freely. We’re with you — now and always.

09/26/2025

In partnership with Peterborough Youth Services, we are pleased to offer a Resilient Youth group to youth aged 10-15. This group helps youth find healthy ways to cope, understand emotions, and grow stronger through fun and engaging activities. For more info or to register please call 705-743-2272 ext 308.

09/26/2025

Want to attend Pride, but large crowds are a bit overwhelming? Come say hi and lowfi vibe in our sensory reduced space.

Provided in partnership with CCRC.

Pride is powerful—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In Partnership with Peterborough Youth Services Our Sensory-Reduced Zone offers a calm, inclusive space for those who need it. Because accessibility isn’t optional—it’s essential.

05/20/2025

The Research for Social Change lab is offering some shareback sessions to say thank you to parents who participated in their research and to share what they have learned about parenting in Peterborough through their study. Whether you participated in their research or not, all are welcome to attend.

05/02/2025

Peterborough Youth Services would like to offer a big thank you to and their staff for internally raising $500 for our organization. These donations support programming for children, youth and families in our community so everyone has access to low barrier, no cost, mental health services.

04/28/2025

PYS was proud to be present as one of the community’s many participating agencies in the Health Fair for Newcomers to Canada last week. It is important that ALL people in our community know about the services available, and that they feel welcome to engage with organizations as needed.

PYS’s strategic roadmap lists inclusion and equity as an agency value, and identifies strengthening inclusion as the first strategic objective. We strive to see a community where equity, inclusion, diversity, belonging and access are not just a good idea, but a practiced expectation.

04/28/2025

We are grateful for the donations that flow from charitable gaming into the PYS organization to continue to support programming for children, youth, and families in Peterborough.

While we appreciate the support, we also encourage all people who participate to know their limit and play responsibly within it.

04/01/2025

Unfortunately due to the ice storm and power outages, PYS remains closed on Tuesday April 1st. We will resume services as soon as it is safe to do so. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe and warm!

03/30/2025

CCRC is offering a 6 week group for who have in the home. Session runs April 1 - May 6 from 5:30 - 7 pm , the group is and is included in each session. While the group is geared to those aged 10 - 13 - please call to inquire about older youth.

For more info please visit: https://ow.ly/N8BQ50VkLR5 and to register please call 705-743-2272 ext 308.

Peterborough Youth Services

03/28/2025

Celebrating the success of Chloe’s work supporting Peterborough Youth Services Family Program. Thanks to her community based research, we have some direction on how to make our program more efficient, accessible, and inclusive while adhering to best practice principles in working with family’s where a youth is in conflict with the law. Thank you Chloe and

03/18/2025

Volunteers help make the world go round. Charities get access to raised funds only if they have a volunteer present at Delta Bingo. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities this is a great idea!