Welcome to Step Niagara

We offer services to youth throughout the Niagara Region.

The STEP Empowerment Centre provides a welcoming environment offering free individual counselling for youth ages 12-24. We are a not-for-profit community-based agency located in downtown St. Catharines.

Our Services

Our Purpose

We identified a need in our community to engage youth in a supportive way, fostering trust and bridging gaps while providing a safe space in our community. With passion and purpose we welcome all youth, acknowledging their value, and empowering them to design the life they wish to live.

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youth in Niagara!

All donations are directed to providing youth with necessities and assistance. Within the STEP Empowerment Centre there are many opportunities to support youth. For a bespoke donor package please contact us.

About STEP

We have focused our work on creating a “Circle of Care” connecting young people with resources, counselling, and a hub to accessing and navigating what is available in our community with support. We are always evolving based on the needs of the youth who come to the Centre seeking empowerment.

About Step

Visit Step

58 Ontario Street, St. Catharines

Step Centre Hours:

Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm
Tues. 8:30am-7pm · Thurs. 11am-7:00pm
Third Saturday each month: 10am-3pm

 

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Upcoming Events

Cooking on a Budget Class

STARTING SOON
The Step Empowerment Centre
58 Ontario St., St. Catharines

RRPC Foundation Presents Cooking on a Budget Class with chef & counsellor Sandra. Classes are for youth ages 12-25.

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Step support group & resource centre for young moms

219 King Street location, main floor

An in-person support group and resource centre for young moms and babies offering supports, teaching practical infant care skills, and promoting healthy attachment and early literacy. The target age group is moms under 24 with babies up to 1 year. The opportunity to come in and utilize the baby toys, equipment and resources will be twice per week. Free counselling appointments can be booked through The Step Centre.

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PRELOVED PURSES FOR A PURPOSE - THE HOLIDAY EDITION

SUNDAY, NOV 9, 2025 2PM-5PM
LOCATION: TBD

Join us for a festive afternoon of fashion & Giving.

The RRPC Foundation presents Preloved Purses for a Purpose - a holiday luxury purse bingo in support of The Step Centre Niagara, porviding free youth & family mental health counselling.

 Nothing says holiday spirit like giving back - and maybe winning a luxury bag.

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