Teen mentor program
A Mentor for Your Teenager, Without the Waitlist.
Most families looking for a teen mentor program find two options: a free nonprofit with a months-long waitlist, or an online directory where nobody has checked who's behind it. This page explains how one-on-one mentoring works here — and how it compares.
How it works
One Adult. One Teen. One Conversation at a Time.
The whole model, in four points.
One mentor, one teen
No group rooms, no rotating volunteers, no being matched with whoever is available. Your teen talks to the same experienced adult every time — a sales executive, entrepreneur, and father.
Booked one session at a time
There's no semester to sign up for and no contract to get out of. Book a single session, see if it helps, and book again only if it did. That structure is deliberate.
Online, on a schedule
Sessions run as private, scheduled video calls — never personal phone numbers, texts, or social media. Parents book and consent for anyone under 18.
Listen, plan, follow up
Every session follows the same shape: your teen talks, the mentor listens and asks questions, and the conversation ends with one concrete next step your teen agrees to.
An honest comparison
How This Compares to Big Mentorship Programs.
Programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters do genuinely good work. The differences are practical, not moral — here's the honest version.
Availability
Typical programs: Free community programs are excellent — and commonly have waitlists measured in months.
Here: Book a session this week, at a time that fits your family's schedule.
Matching
Typical programs: Volunteer programs match by availability and geography, not by what your teen actually needs.
Here: You know exactly who your teen is talking to before you book — his background, his approach, his policies.
Structure
Typical programs: Informal mentoring often drifts — it depends on the volunteer's time and ends quietly when life gets busy.
Here: Scheduled sessions with a clear shape: listen, plan, follow up. Every conversation ends with a next step.
Cost
Typical programs: Free or low-cost, which is a genuine advantage when budget is the constraint.
Here: Paid per session in Canadian dollars — $50 to $150 depending on length, with no ongoing commitment.
What this is not
- Therapy, counselling, or mental-health treatment — start with a doctor or licensed professional for those
- Tutoring or academic instruction — a mentor builds habits and plans, not grades
- A long-term program your teen is locked into — every session stands alone
- A replacement for parents, teachers, or school counsellors — it works alongside them
Safety, in short
Parents book and consent for anyone under 18. All communication runs through business scheduling and video systems — never personal phones or social media. A written code of conduct covers boundaries, confidentiality limits, and safety obligations, and a parent is always welcome to join a first session.
What it costs
Clear Prices, One Session at a Time.
All prices in Canadian dollars. Most families start with Listen and book again only if it helped.
Listen
$50 CAD
20 minutes · For when you need someone to hear you out.
Listen + Plan
$100 CAD
30 minutes · Don't just talk about it. Leave knowing what comes next.
Listen + Plan + Follow Up
$150 CAD
40 minutes + follow-up · A plan, plus someone who checks in on it.
Sessions are online, so families anywhere in North America can book — times on the booking page show in your own timezone.
Keep Reading
Two short guides that answer most of what's left.
You Don't Need to Have Everything Figured Out.
Sometimes the first step isn't finding the answer. It's finding someone willing to listen.
LISTEN → PLAN → FOLLOW UP