Fernie Youth Services

Fernie Youth Services Fernie Youth is a Toronto area charity that offers services to youth and their families.

Guided by hope and compassion, we serve youth in and at risk of being in conflict with the law on a journey towards reintegration and purposeful living. At Fernie, we give first, second, third, or thirtieth chances to help youth move forward in a meaningful way. 👫

Since 1964, Fernie Youth Services has been dedicated to empowering young people who have been given up on, often based on their position in society. We provide residential, employment readiness, and community reintegration programming to at-risk youth across the Greater Toronto Area, transforming their lives and fostering safer communities for generations to come. 🧡

To date, Fernie has guided over 6,000 young men and women on new paths toward becoming responsible, law-abiding citizens. Through our commitment to Caring Beyond Reason® and our unwavering dedication to going above and beyond, we instill hope in the next generation, inspiring them to reach their fullest potential. To learn more about Fernie Youth Services, what we are all about, and how you can get involved click the link below. ⬇️

https://fernieyouth.ca/

This World Mental Health Day, ask yourself: What does it truly mean to listen?Listening becomes hearing when we go furth...
10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, ask yourself: What does it truly mean to listen?

Listening becomes hearing when we go further than just asking someone to tell their story. It also means valuing lived experience, challenging stigma, and creating opportunities for young people to build the lives they envision for themselves.

When we forget the labels and the assumptions and truly listen, we learn. And when we learn, we can help.

Listen, learn, and make room for lived experience. 🧡

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10/08/2026

Our 2025-2026 Annual Report is live! 🎉

It's a look back at the year we shared together: the youth we supported, the programs we grew, and the community that made it all possible. To every supporter who showed up for young people this year, thank you. You are a big part of this mission.

Read the full report at the link below. 🧡

🔗https://fernieyouth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Annual-Report-2025-2026.pdf
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Joining the 'Kinda Chic' social media trend. Check out the Fernie Youth edition! 🧡Kinda chic looks a little different at...
10/07/2026

Joining the 'Kinda Chic' social media trend. Check out the Fernie Youth edition! 🧡

Kinda chic looks a little different at Fernie. Sometimes it’s a young person working toward a goal they once thought was out of reach. Sometimes it’s a crew building skills through Fernie Works Lawn Care, a ride that gets someone to an important appointment, or a team that brings different experiences and perspectives to the work.

The moments may look different, but they all come back to the same thing: showing up, creating opportunities, and making sure young people have support as they move forward.

Supporting young people? Always kinda chic.

Learn more about how we support youth in Scarborough at fernieyouth.ca.

10/06/2026

What does it look like to keep showing up for young people? 🧡

Sometimes it looks like a safe place to land. Sometimes it is a ride to an appointment, support finding work, space to create, or someone helping make the next step feel possible.

This year was shaped by those everyday moments, and by the people who made them possible.

Fernie Youth’s 2025–2026 Annual Report reflects on the year, the progress made, and the community that continues to stand behind young people as they build what comes next.

Thank you for being part of it. To read more about this year, visit our website.

🧡⁠ fernieyouth.ca/our-story

A little something different for National Animal Day. 🧡 Last Spring, our team shared photos of the pets who keep them co...
10/04/2026

A little something different for National Animal Day. 🧡

Last Spring, our team shared photos of the pets who keep them company outside of work, from dogs and cats to a few other familiar faces.

The work at Fernie is grounded in care, connection, and community, and sometimes that includes the animals waiting for us at home too.

Happy National Animal Day from the Fernie Youth Services team and our extended furry family. 🐾

Our community members rock! 🙌🏼 We love shoutouts like this, and we're so grateful to everyone who sees the skills and po...
09/30/2026

Our community members rock! 🙌🏼

We love shoutouts like this, and we're so grateful to everyone who sees the skills and potential in our youth. We're proud to share this kind gesture. Youth at Fernie are happy to lend a hand and support our neighbours!

Every child matters, today and every day. 🧡On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the children wh...
09/30/2026

Every child matters, today and every day. 🧡

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the children who never returned home, honour Survivors, and recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous families and communities.

Today is also a time to listen, learn, and reflect. Seek out Indigenous voices, take part in local events or teachings, and consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in our own communities.

May we carry that learning forward, not only today, but throughout the year.

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Today is George Fernie Day! 🧡Today, we’re celebrating the legacy of George Fernie with the staff and board members who h...
09/24/2026

Today is George Fernie Day! 🧡

Today, we’re celebrating the legacy of George Fernie with the staff and board members who help carry his commitment to young people forward.

More than 60 years later, that commitment continues through programs that support youth as they build skills, work toward their goals, and open new chapters in their lives.

Swipe through the carousel to learn more about George Fernie, the impact of his work, and how you can support youth in the Scarborough community in a tangible way. 👫

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It just takes one trusted adult to notice a change and interrupt a pattern.As adults, it’s up to us to truly pay attenti...
09/21/2026

It just takes one trusted adult to notice a change and interrupt a pattern.

As adults, it’s up to us to truly pay attention to the young people in our lives. Sometimes, the signs of negative patterns are subtle, and it takes engagement and connection to be the one to break it.

Recognizing when something has shifted, asking questions without interrogating, truly listening to the answers you get, and truly following through can make all the difference for youth in need of connection.

Youth don’t need rescuing. They need consistency, a steady presence, building trust one day at a time.

Send this to an adult who makes young people feel seen and supported. 🧡

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Our Beat Builders team hosted another creative workshop made possible through Toronto Arts Council !We came together wit...
09/17/2026

Our Beat Builders team hosted another creative workshop made possible through Toronto Arts Council !

We came together with youth creatives and community to learn music production and audio engineering 🎶

Workshops like this matter for our community, and we're so proud of the youth who showed up and dove in.

Want in on the next one? Connect with us to hear when it's happening 🌱

Address

437 Port Union Road
Toronto, ON
M1C2L6

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14162843711

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