Youth Wellness Hub Windsor-Essex

01/30/2026

HELLO FEBRUARY! 💞🩷 AND HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! 🖤💚❤️💛

Check out our calendar here for our upcoming schedule for the month of February!

Here are some highlights for this month:
❤️ Drop-in Peer Support at Harrow Health Centre has officially moved from Wednesdays to Mondays from 2-6pm
❤️ For our black youth, make sure to attend ABY's Movie Night on February 2nd!
❤️ This month we are starting our three-month group series called The Confidence Club! Our first group is on the first week of February on Thursday.
❤️ Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons? Make sure to join us on Tuesdays as we provide you everything you need to be a D&D master.

If you’d like to know our most up to date version to account for last minute changes, please check out youthhubyqg.com/events.

See you soon!

01/30/2026

Introducing The Confidence Club! 💪💙

Our Confidence Club group is a free, 3-week support group for youth between the ages of 16-25 focusing on building social skills and confidence.

Feel like upping your self-esteem? Our first session is on Thursday, February 5th! We start at 4pm. See you then!

01/29/2026

We are here till 3pm TODAY!

We're getting excited to showcase our Winter Open House on Thu. Jan. 29 from 12-3pm in our student lounge University of Windsor Chrysler Hall North, Room G129).

We have lots planned and are excited to welcome some amazing community organizations also doing great work in recovery. They are listed & tagged below. Come say hello and grab some swag.

❄ Meet our peer support team
❄ Chat with community organizations (tagged in this post, see below)
❄ Complimentary mocktails and snacks provided
❄ Interactive creative activities

Come chat with us and community partners doing amazing work in recovery:
❄ Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)
❄ CMHA Windsor-Essex
❄ Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA)
❄ House of Sophrosyne
❄ Re/Act Windsor (WeCoss)
❄ Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (WeCHC)
❄ YMCA Youth Gambling Program
❄ Youth Wellness Hub

There's no registration required - just drop by for a visit and enjoy a little winter fellowship. Thanks for spreading the word!

The Lancers Recover program is funded in part by a grant from the Solcz Family Foundation. We are extremely grateful for their generous support.

01/29/2026

Calling all black youth! This month ABY Group will be hosting a movie night! 🎬🍿🎥

Join us at 3pm to watch Hidden Figures. This group is facilitated with AMANI’s case manager to help you reach your goals. Happening this Monday February 2nd at the Youth Hub!

01/28/2026

returns for another session of Self Love Club! 🍎💖

Presented by BANA Health Educators, this group aims to help young people build confidence and make peace with their physical appearance. They will explore the topic of body acceptance and what that means in regard to self-love and self-compassion. We start at 4pm tomorrow!

01/27/2026

Need some help with your resume? Join the YMCA for their Resume Workshop! 📝💛

The Resume Workshop is a hands-on session designed to help you understand the purpose of a resume and how to create one for entry-level employment.

Participants will learn how to identify their skills, education, and experiences, and turn them into clear, professional resume content. Through guided activities, group discussions, and real-life examples, you will build a simple, job-ready resume while gaining confidence in how to present yourself to employers. 💼

Prizes are included! Scan the QR or click the link below to secure your spot.

https://forms.gle/Dy6qhHbyQq9vXCJq5

01/25/2026

IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR COOKING GROUP! 👩‍🍳🍳

Tomorrow we will be making Tomato Tarts with Tzatziki! 🍅 A friendly reminder that access to our Cooking Group is first come, first serve. Make sure you get there on time to reserve your spot. SEE YOU THEN!

01/23/2026

📣 It's that time of year again! The Youth Hub is recruiting for NEW MEMBERS for our Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)! 💙

What is a YAC? The YAC is a group of young people between the ages of 12-25 that provides meaningful input into the decision-making process of the Youth Wellness Hub of Windsor-Essex. Joining our committee allows you to help make a difference in your community by having your voice and opinions heard!

Dinner is provided at each meeting, and you will receive compensation for your time. 💸

Scan the QR code or click the link below to apply! ⬇

https://forms.gle/CqwK4p7X7gfWRR317

⭐ Spots are held for people with historically underrepresented groups!⭐

01/22/2026

Join Amani: A Cooking Experience for Black Youth! 🍳👩🏿‍🍳

Are you a Black youth looking to expand your cooking skills? Join Amani for an exciting journey where you’ll learn to cook delicious cultural dishes that celebrate the Black experience.

Connect with peers, explore traditional recipes, and share stories. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this is your chance to create, share, and savor the flavors of your heritage. Come cook with us and celebrate culture through food!
To register for your spot, check out our LinkTree in our bio or click the link below.

https://forms.gle/XDnWdCKRjvXm4Y5B7

01/21/2026

Bell Let's Talk Day is TODAY, January 21st! 💙💬

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, we will be hosting a drop-in group with art, collage and a baked goodie decoration activity! This activity was designed by our Youth Advisory Committee, with our eyes on how to engage in well-being activities to take a moment when things get overwhelming.

Taking a moment for mental health helps to ground yourself and remind you that you aren’t alone in how you feel. Please join us today from 5-7pm to get in on the action!

01/20/2026

HAPPENING TODAY! 🌱🌿

Don't miss out on creating your own Mini Greenhouse with . We start at 4pm.

01/19/2026

We continue to be inspired by the youth in our community! Thank you to Keira Hamilton for hosting a bake sale at Walkerville Collegiate Institute, with proceeds going toward the Youth Wellness Hub!

Keira raised $90 from her bake sale. We appreciate all efforts that go towards supporting the youth in our community. THANK YOU KEIRA! 🙏🏽 ❤️