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Program: Housing and After-Care Program

Organization: Youth Without Shelter
Description of Services: Housing Program operates from a Housing First approach focusing on placing youth in permanent, affordable housing while addressing the obstacles faced by homeless youth that interfere with the achievement of independent and stable living conditions

Housing workers liaise with landlords and assist in housing searches and placements

Education is provided to equip youth with the skills needed to acquire and maintain independent housing. Workshop topics include: eviction prevention, living with roommates, tenant rights, Ontario Works welfare process, how to apartment search, experience of living on your own, budgeting, cooking, personal hygiene and laundry, nutrition and meal planning on a budget

Once housing is obtained, necessary referrals for furniture and household goods are provided

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Homeless youth ages 16 years - 24 years
Application: Call or drop-in
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Toronto (Etobicoke) and Greater Toronto Area

Phone Numbers: 416-748-0110 ext 27
Fax: 416-748-2169
Email: communications@yws.on.ca
Website: yws.on.ca/how-we-help/housing-and-after-care/
Address: 6 Warrendale Court
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1P9
Intersection: Kipling Ave and John Garland Blvd
Location: Toronto (Mount Olive—Silverstone—Jamestown)
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Executives: Steve Doherty - Executive Director
executivedirector@yws.on.ca
Contacts: Art Tsang - Planning and Evaluation Manager
416-748-0110 ext 24 * atsang@yws.on.ca

 

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An emergency residence and referral agency serving homeless youth (16-24yrs), providing food, board, and programs in a safe, non-judgmental environment

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 10/4/2024

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