Strategic Plan 2020-2024

Mission: YOUTHLINK believes in the potential of
every youth and we are dedicated to providing them
with the support, guidance and opportunities they
need to make positive life choices.

STRATEGY 1: RESILENCY

Youth in Scarborough are thriving within a caring
community

STRATEGY 2: SAFETY, SECURITY AND WORLDVIEW

Youth who are marginalized are achieving personal growth, fulfillment and satisfaction through improved physical safety, emotional security and worldview gained from their involvement in positive relationships and effective use of suitable support resources

STRATEGY 3: ANTI-RACISM, EQUITY, INCLUSION,
AND TRUST

Communities who experience racism and discrimination and have encountered social dysfunction are experiencing emotional and relational stability through improved capabilities, self-confidence and trust in themselves and their families

STRATEGY 4: INCLUSION AND INVOLVEMENT

Youth who have addressed their primary issues and are prepared to contribute to the development of community-based solutions for youth mental health and wellbeing are supported

STRATEGY 5: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

People of every age who care about young people are actively engaged through organized means in nurturing the success of Scarborough youth

STRATEGY 6: UNITY AND INTEGRATION

Scarborough’s community-based system of services for youth mental health, beginning with YouthLink, is demonstrably efficacious

STRATEGY 7: PUBLIC SECTOR ALIGNMENT WITH
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SECTOR

Public policies and practices are better addressing the needs of marginalized youth, particularly as these relate to racism, poverty and violence