You can talk to your counsellor about anything you want. Everything you share is private and confidential. Common things youth reach out about for counselling support include the following, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, peer relationships, parent relationships, sexuality and gender, managing stress, concerns about the future, grief, loss, and trauma.
YES, WES for Youth Online’s e-counselling service is available to youth Ontario youth ages 13-24, free of charge!
After you sign up, you will be assigned to a specific counsellor based on your needs. Within 24-48 hours your counsellor will reach out with a welcome letter, which includes some important information.
You will be able to connect with the same counsellor, unless your needs change. You may request a change of counsellor through your counsellor or by contacting support@wesforyouthonline.ca.
WFYO service is provided online ONLY. We do not offer in-person counselling. If you are interested in finding a counsellor to work with in person, your counsellor can help you connect to local resources.
WFYO does not provide crisis support services. Your SAFETY is our top priority, so please visit I NEED IMMEDIATE HELP to access local crisis services.
Providing personal information to WFYO assists us to understand you better, which also helps us to support you better! Having your personal information will also assist us in finding local resources for you or in case we need to send you help. For more information, please read our Privacy Statement and Client Bill of Rights.
To learn more about our team, CLICK HERE.
Thank you for visiting WES for Youth Online.
As of December 16, 2024, we are temporarily pausing new registrations. While we are not accepting
new users at this time, we remain committed to supporting youth mental health and are actively
working on improving our platform to serve you better.
Please check back for updates in the near future. In the meantime, if you are in need of immediate
support, we encourage you to explore the following resources:
Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Talk Suicide Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Wellness Together Canada: Visit wellnesstogether.org
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. If you have questions or require
assistance, please feel free to contact us at support@wesforyouthonline.ca.
Thank you,
The WES for Youth Online Team