The Challenges
Teens Face. Why
STAG Shows Up.

Teens Deserve More Than
Just Hope, They Deserve Help

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The challenge

From mental health to peer pressure, today’s youth are navigating more than ever.

Top 10 Threads to Kids in Canada

One in five Canadian children, equating to 1.6 million kids, in Canada have diag...

Notably, up to 70% of mental health challenges begin during childhood or teenage years. (CAMH & Children First Canada)

Mental Health and Teens

Substance-related injuries, such as cannabis use among youth aged 16-19, increas...

Substance use among teens is rising, increasing the risk of injuries and long-term health effects. Early support and gui...

Understanding Substance Use in Teens

The Silent Struggle: Mental Health and Teens

Anxiety, depression, and stress are becoming more common in young lives—let’s break the stigma.

The Struggles Are Real and Overlooked

Behind every statistic is a real young person navigating pressure, fear, and isolation. From mental health struggles to substance use and unsafe environments, many teens feel like they’re carrying it all alone. Sandwich Teen shows up with safe space, programs, mentorship, and care they can count on.

When school ends, not every young person has a safe or positive place to go.

Safe, structured environments after school can make all the difference. For many, the hours after school are filled with uncertainty, time spent alone, on the streets, or surrounded by negative influences.

STAG is a welcoming space to relax, connect, be themselves, and stay out of harm’s way.

When school ends, not every young person has a safe or positive place to go.

STAG is a welcoming space to relax, connect, be themselves, and stay out of harm’s way.

Our impact

STAG today places a major emphasis on mental health, substance-use prevention, and building life skills. STAG helps teens to stay safe and empowers them to make informed choices, build confidence, and thrive.

Sandwich Teen Action Group is here to: