Routes is dedicated to providing a welcoming space for learning, growing, building relationships, having fun and supporting youth aged 8-19 to experience fulfilling routes through life.

To elaborate, the mission of Routes Youth Centre (Routes) is to provide a safer place for Dundas and area youth, aged 8-19, to gather and to provide programs in a caring social environment conducive to building healthy relationships.  In fulfilling its mission, Routes provides free drop-in services and informal programs focused on supporting youth mental health, healthy lifestyles and personal growth.  Routes provides programs that encourage volunteerism, community engagement, employment skills and youth leadership.  Routes staff and volunteers encourages the personal development of young persons, through the engagement of youth themselves, their families and other community supports.  Routes contributes to a healthy and supportive community by sharing our expertise, advocating for youth needs and participating in broader community initiatives.