Art Therapy for Youth

Did you know Youth Haven has outreach programs across Simcoe County, including in Orillia? Our staff offer an art therapy workshop for youth. In a recent class,  12 people attended.  Learn More

Youth Haven Flag Presentation to Barrie Mountain Climber

In August, Deb Bobechko of Barrie climbed 5, 895 m to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro,  the tallest mountain in Africa,  as part of a campaign to raise funds for Learn More

YMCA regional hub in partnership with Youth Haven receives funding commitment from the County of Simcoe

Jessica Owen of BarrieToday.com has an update on the regional hub project slated to be built on the former Barrie Central Collegiate site in downtown Barrie. https://www.barrietoday.com/local-news/ymca-wins-25m-commitment-from-county-to-build-regional-hub-downtown-1713204 The new building, Learn More

Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner visits Youth Haven

Only several months into his job as Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner,  Thomas Carrique continued his outreach into the community with a visit to Youth Haven on Monday, August 19. The Learn More

Youth Haven is looking for new Board Members

Community Leaders Needed! 2-5 hours per month Board Responsibility: Establishing strategic and policy direction Commitment to the strategic plan, vision, mission, and values of Youth Haven Providing for excellent governance Learn More

Lowe’s Heroes Spruce Up Youth Haven Front Yard

Aren’t we pretty? The slogan on the shirts of Lowe’s employees that visited Youth Haven to spruce up our front yard says it all “Hands On.  Hearts In.” The team Learn More

RCMP Veterans’ Association Golf Tournament

The RCMP Veterans’ Association – Georgian Bay Division has selected Youth Haven as the designated charity for its 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! This year’s tournament takes place on Thursday, Learn More

Youth Haven at Kempenfest

Youth Haven was at Kempenfest along Barrie’s waterfront August 3-5,  as volunteers, staff and board members had the opportunity to meet with many people who paid a visit to our Learn More

snapd Barrie #TimeToShine Photo Gallery

Check out this awesome gallery of photos from our #TimeToShine prom! https://barrie.snapd.com/events/view/1256044

Peak Powersports & Indian Motorcycle of Barrie Raises Funds for Youth Haven

Thank you to Peak Powersports & Indian Motorcycle of Barrie ( 22 Commerce Park Drive) for choosing to #bethedifference and hosting a bbq fundraiser and information day on behalf of Youth Haven. Learn More