Volunteering and Community Service Hours
You must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service while in high school. You can now collect the 40 volunteer hours you need to graduate the summer before you start grade 9. For a list of what is eligible and not eligible, please come to Guidance or visit our Volunteer Bulletin Board. Check out this link for Volunteer Opportunities from the City of Hamilton -https://www.hamilton.ca/jobs-city/volunteer-opportunities Sing up to the Guidance Course Page in the HUB to stay informed about all opportunities. Volunteer forms are available in the Guidance office.
Student Support
Ontario Works – Youth Case Manager
Ontario Works is a financial assistance program for shelter expenses and basic needs. This program is available for youth 16-18 years old that meet specific criteria of being in special circumstances, and their parents are unable to provide for them. If you have any questions, please call Ontario Works directly at 905-546-4800.
Breakfast/Lunch Program
As a school, we try to support you, our students, both socially and emotionally so that you can pursue your academic interests. As such, Glendale’s Breakfast & Lunch program supports nearly 950 enrolled students by offering a daily breakfast and lunch at no cost to you. No one is turned away and each student is welcomed by an inviting volunteer. The Breakfast Program takes place in room 235 before class starts. The Lunch Program opens its doors (room 235) as soon as the 11:10 a.m. bell rings.
Walk-In Closet
Growing out of your old clothes and need something new to wear? Come and visit our Walk-In Closet where you can find a variety of clothing from jeans to coats to shoes and boots – all at no cost to you. Some toiletries are also available. The Walk-In Closet is found across from the Guidance office.
LGBTQ, Friends & Allies – ACE
Our Mandate – in keeping with the HWDSB’s commitment to prioritize “Positive Culture and Well-being,” ACE’s goal is to ensure that all staff and students at Glendale “feel safe, supported and accepted… at work and at school.” We aim to foster well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and two-spirited members of our school community. By providing a safe space, planning special activities and recognizing important events, we hope to ensure that Glendale’s LGBTQ2S+ students and allies see themselves reflected and honoured in our school community. By recognizing and celebrating their presence, ACE hopes that its members feel welcome at Glendale Secondary.
Useful Numbers
Employment Information
YMCA Summer Jobs for Youth Program 905-526-8452 ext. 221
Youth Employment Centre 905-522-9668
Job Connect 905-575-2177
Crisis and Support Hotlines
Alternatives for Youth Counselling for family, friend, or yourself experiencing difficulties related to the use of substance abuse 905-527-4469
Contact Hamilton Access to children and youth mental health services 905-570-8888
If in crisis, call the youth COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) program at 905-972-8338
COAST (Crisis Outreach and Support Team) 905-972-8338
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Family Support 905-777-9921
CAS (Children’s Aid Society) 905-522-1121
CCAS (Catholic Children’s Aid Society) 905-525-2012
INASMUCHHOUSE–Shelter and support for women with or without children in crisis due to abuse or temporary homelessness 905-529-8600
John Howard Society of Hamilton/Burlington & Area–Manage probation issues, crime prevention, victims of crime, diversion for youth 905-522-4446
Kids Help Phone (24 hours, confidential) 1-800-668-6868
Legal Aid 905-528-0134
Provincial Victim Support Line 1-888-579-2888
Ontario Human Rights Commission 1-800-387-9080
Ontario Rental Housing Tenant Protection Act 1-888-332-3234
Canadian Human Rights Commission 1-888-214-1090
Health
Community Health Bus–Mobile healthy/medical/dental clinic 905-546-2424 ext. 2974
Hamilton Urban Core–Free services for counselling and parenting 905-522-3233
North Hamilton Community Health Centre–A teen health clinic providing 11-20 year olds with primary health care 905-523-6611
Public Health Dental Services 905-546-3566
Information Line (Public Health)–Phone counselling about STD’s, safer sex, birth control 905-528-3541
HIV, AIDS Testing (Public Health)–Confidential, anonymous testing by appointment 905-546-3541
Sexual Health Awareness Centre–Doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses available for pregnancy testing, birth control and counselling 905-528-3009
The Well–Meeting place for LGBTQ Youth and their friends and allies 905-525-0300
Updated on Monday, February 10, 2020.