The youth are immersed in a social milieu that is diverse and inclusive; it is accepting and welcoming. At the Door, a true reflection of the community’s diversity can be seen. It is a positive environment where friends are valued, mentors are trusted and role models are respected. The ages, cultural backgrounds and opinions of all of the Door’s members and staff are varied and respected, making for a rich and transformative experience. Within this setting, we seek to inspire youth to gain self-confidence, pursue avenues of self-discovery and expression and become responsible and productive members of society.
Resource Room
We believe in proactively providing youth with the information they need to make smart choices, to stay safe, healthy and protected.
Resources provided include information on safe sex and birth control, lifestyle and identity issues, substance abuse, mental health and general well-being, as well as socially relevant subjects such as HIV/AIDS, sexual assault, body image and peer pressure.
Healthy Eating
We offer a nightly dinner program that emphasizes healthy eating. The youth are involved in the entire process including meal preparation, sharing food with each other, and assisting in cleanup.
Essentials & Basic Resources
The Door recognizes that many of the youth do not have access to the basic necessities of daily living. The Door provides youth with essentials such as tooth brushes, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, body lotion, and menstrual products.
Our youth members are welcome to “shop” at The Door Boutique and collect any clothing or accessories they may need or want.
Speakers and Workshops
Youth are faced with their own unique challenges and we are grateful to be able to welcome professional speakers to share their expertise and knowledge with our youth. Fun and interactive workshops have been held on topics such as mental health, personal safety, sexual health, body image, and accessing community based counselling.
