- Reduced youth substance use through preventive infrastructure
- Improved mental health outcomes and service accessibility
- LGBTQ+ youth feel fully accepted and supported within the community
- Neurodivergent youth experience genuine inclusion and belonging
- Youth see clear pathways to employment and career development
- Young people actively using and contributing to community spaces
- Increased youth participation in community decision-making
- Meadowvale’s physical infrastructure (pathways, lakes, parks) fully utilized for community connection
- Strong bridges between Mt Carmel and Meadowvale Secondary school communities
- Community centre and library serving as true intergenerational hubs
- Lake Aquitaine area established as a family gathering destination
- Increased informal community gatherings and support networks
- Youth regularly engaging with community members across generations
- Comprehensive mental health support system accessible to all youth
- Established pathways between youth services and employment opportunities
- Strong coordination between school-based and community-based services
- Regular programming that reflects community diversity
- Sustainable funding for youth activities and support services
- Enhanced transportation solutions for accessing opportunities
- Parents actively engaged in community leadership
- Strong support networks between families
- Regular cross-cultural community celebrations Increased parent involvement in youth activities
- Different income level areas more integrated through shared activities
- Enhanced connections between established and newer residents
- Plaza spaces activated as youth-friendly environments
- Public spaces perceived as safe and welcoming for all
- Transportation barriers minimized through community solutions
- LGBTQ+ youth feeling safe and supported throughout the community
- Cultural diversity celebrated and integrated into community life
- Youth from all backgrounds feeling represented in community leadership
- Reduced stigma around mental health and seeking support
- Strong sense of community identity while maintaining connections to broader Mississauga
- Youth feeling proud of their Meadowvale community identity
Planet Youth Mississauga is currently collecting data across Meadowvale, Erin Mills, & Mississauga.
Erin Mills Connects and The Dam are together implementing the second stage of the unique Icelandic Prevention Model (IPM) in Mississauga with community partners.
Until March 31, 2028, The Dam, EMC and local partners will develop deeper connections with school communities to collect information about youth substance use and protective factors.
