Self and community care through the arts, food access, tech support & referrals
We serve healthy, homemade meals (vegan and with meat) at every onsite or in-person program. Artists coming to in-studio programs can access our Comfort Care Cabinet, filled with snacks and non-perishable foods to go. We can also offer limited emergency food supports to youth engaging with our programming.
For more information, email culinaryartsbotaddress@sketch.ca@sketch.ca
Support, informal counselling, and mental health outreach with Radinka from Central Toronto Youth Services. Radinka will also be onsite during Winter Bundles programs for in-person support.
Email radinka.jeyathasbotaddress@ctys.org@ctys.org for info.
Choose your own art supplies, fresh produce, snacks, prepared meals, and wellness and harm reduction supplies. Starting in February! Limited spaces.
Email culinaryartsbotaddress@sketch.ca@sketch.ca to sign up.
Online crafting sessions with Lofi Beats, focused on exploring different craft creations with crochet, knitting, card making, zines and more. Supplies available for pick up through SKETCH. There will be some instruction and time to create together. Feel free to bring whatever you’re currently working on.
Email lydiabotaddress@sketch.ca@sketch.ca to sign up.
Our comfort care cabinet is located on the lower level at the SKETCH studios, near the entrance and kitchen. It includes shared supplies and items that are free and open to artists participating in our programming. Supplies available often include toothpaste, winter accessory items, socks, deodorant and more. Availability is limited and changes depending on donations and season.
Harm reduction: We work from a harm reduction framework, which aims to minimize judgment and recognize individual autonomy by understanding that people are capable of making the best decisions for themselves. We provide access to information and supplies in order to minimize potential risks with drug use. SKETCH has access to harm reduction supplies and naloxone in the comfort care cabinet, and sharps disposal bins in the washrooms. Our partners include TRIP, Parkdale Queen West CHC, and Pieces to Pathways.
Now and always, mental health supports are critical for our overall wellness. SKETCH works to connect young artists with community resources, self-care and wellness supports:
For more information, email culinaryartsbotaddress@sketch.ca@sketch.ca or lydiabotaddress@sketch.ca@sketch.ca