Opportunities for Volunteer Hours for Teens in 2026!

We are hosting a new cohort of learners for the University of British Columbia pilot program, Agenda Gap. This will be our fourth year working with young people who will learn about their rights and abilities to create change to improve mental health of youth. Students will earn volunteer hours, gain confidence and make friends. Interested in applying? See the information below.

a poster for Agenda Gap, a program that develops self advocacy in youth for better mental health. Connect with agenda.gap@ubc.ca before Jan. 6, 2026

Join the Planet Youth Movement!

photo of three young people of diverse backgrounds with their arms over each other's shoulders and the logo of Planet Youth Mississauga

Erin Mills Connects and The Dam are together implementing the second stage of the unique Icelandic Prevention Model (IPM) in Mississauga. Until March 31, 2028, The Dam, EMC and local partners in community coalitions will develop deeper connections with school communities to collect information about youth substance use and protective factors. Former Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks made the announcement in June 2024. Read more about the national program HERE. For more information on Planet Youth Mississauga, visit our page HERE.

A postcard with directions to get free downloads of Beyond High School resources in English, French, Arabic and Urdu at https://onpathway.me/BHS

Our new free resource for high school students has arrived! Visit https://onpathway.me/BHS for the full resource.

For past events, click here.

"Thank you" is written on a ribbon.
Erin Mills Connects is a non-profit collaborative working to improve the well-being of children, youth and families in west Mississauga. Its charitable partner is The Dam. 

Personal Donations are Welcome

To contribute to future projects of Erin Mills Connects community collaborative (trusteed by The Dam–Charitable Registration Number
889327466 RR0001) and receive a charitable tax receipt, please make a donation HERE. Thank you.

Steering Committee Meetings – Open to All

We still look forward to connecting with you online, but preferably in person. Steering Committee meetings are open to community members. Visit our events site to for dates, Zoom links and locations.