Located across the province, Community Youth Networks (CYN) deliver programs and services that promotes resiliency of all youth, with a particular focus on those who may face challenges in their transition to adulthood aged 12-21. By offering support, skill-building, and opportunities for personal growth, these initiatives aim to enhance youth’s strengths, foster self-confidence, and create pathways to successful futures. CYN’s often work closely with schools, other community agencies such as the YMCA or BGCs, and NL Health.
CYNs have a mandate for three main lines of business:
Engagement: Develop an inclusive and respectful environment for all youth where power is shared, and youth perspectives are integrated into programs.
Education: Eliminate barriers that might impede youth ability to succeed academically and professionally.
Empowerment: Help youth make positive choices that will serve as the foundation for a lifetime of opportunity and success.
Programming may vary between each Community Youth Network, reflecting the unique needs of each community, while remaining within the mandate. Examples of programming are homework havens, intergenerational activities, well-being activities, babysitting courses, resume and cover letter writing, job search, and volunteer and employment supports.
| Community Youth Network Contact List | |||
| Name | Location | Phone Number | |
| Advocate Youth Services | Baie Verte | 709-532-2244 | ayscbaieverte@gmail.com |
| Baynet | Bonavista | 709-468-2200 | baynet@eastlink.ca |
| Botwood Community Youth Network/BGC Botwood | Botwood | 709-257-3191 | colleenhaytercynbgc@gmail.com |
| The Loft | Clarenville | 709-466-7711 | executivedirector.theloft@outlook.com |
| Community Youth Network Corner Brook & Bay of Island YMCA Site Inc. | Corner Brook | 709-639-1720 | serina.cyn@wnl.ymca.ca |
| Open Door | Gander | 709-651-3888 | opendoorcyn@gmail.com |
| Main Street Youth Centre | Grand Bank | 709-832-2692 | grandbankcyn@gmail.com |
| Youth 2000 Centre (Y2C) | Grand Falls-Windsor | 709-489-7601 | terrilynn.barry@ev.ymca.ca |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay Community Youth Network/ Labrador Friendship Centre | Happy Valley-Goose Bay | 709-896-8302 ext. 215 | jrachwal@lfchvgb.ca |
| Harbour Breton Community Youth Network | Harbour Breton | 709-885-3040 | hbcyn@nf.aibn.com |
| SPLASH Centre | Harbour Grace | 709-596-2400 | splashcentre@live.ca |
| Isles of Notre Dame Community Youth Network | Summerford | 709-629-3220 | tnwi.cyn@gmail.com |
| Nain Community Youth Network/ Nain Inuit Community Government | Nain | 709-922-2691 | cynnain21@hotmail.com |
| P4 Youth Centre Inc. | Placentia | 709-227-2050 | cynprograms@yahoo.com |
| Plum Point Community Youth Network Community Education Network / St. Barb’s Development Association | Plum Point | 709-247-2005 | cynplumpoint@gmail.com |
| Rec House | Port Aux Basque | 709-695-6901 | rechousecyn@gmail.com |
| Sheshatshiu Community Youth Network / Innu First Nation | Sheshatshiu | 709-899-1763 | gsellon@sifn.ca |
| Southern Avalon Community Youth Network (Cape Broyle) | Cape Broyle and Area | 709-728-1032 | moran_nfld@hotmail.com |
| Southern Labrador/Strait of Belle Isle Community Youth Network | L’Anse Au Loup, Port Hope Simpson, Cartwright, Flowers Cove | 709-927-5151 | grcyn@nf.aibn.com |
| Green Bay Youth Centre Inc./IceCap Centre | Springdale | 709-673-3755 | icecap@nf.aibn.com |
| St. Alban’s Community Youth Network | St. Albans | 709-538-3114 | bdecyn@nf.aibn.com |
| St. Anthony Community Youth Network/ BGC St. Anthony | St. Anthony | 709-454-2582 | shawnee.bgcsa@gmail.com |
| Thrive | St. John’s | 709-754-0536 | info@thrivecyn.ca |
| St. Lawrence Community Youth Network | St. Lawrence | 709-873-3434 | cynstlawrence@nf.aibn.com |
| Southwestern NL Community Youth Network | Stephenville, Bay St. George, Burgeo, Port au Port Peninsula | 709-643-5399 | mbarter.cen@gmail.com;
bhancock.cen@gmail.com |
| Hopedale Community Youth Network/ Town Council of Hopedale | Hopedale | 709-933-3386 | hopedalecyn@gmail.com |