Youth Without Shelter |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Without-Shelter-YWS/111734105730?sk=wall LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/2345421?trk=tyah Pinterest: pinterest.com/ywstoronto/ Twitter: twitter.com/YWSToronto YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/YouthWithoutShelter | |||
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| Phone | ||||
| Office Phone | 416-748-0110 | |||
| Fax | 416-748-2169 | |||
| Address/Location Info | ||||
| Address | 6 Warrendale Crt Etobicoke, ON M9V 1P9 View Google Map | |||
| Located In Community | Etobicoke North | |||
| Intersection | Albion Rd/Kipling Ave | |||
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Accessible accommodation available on the main floor of the shelter. | |||
| Description/Eligibility/Service Details | ||||
| Description | Youth Without Shelter is an emergency residence and referral agency serving homeless youth (16-24yrs), providing food, board, and programs in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Programs and services include: * CRISIS PHONE LINE: Counselling and referrals are available 24 hours a day 416-748-0110 * RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: provides food, board, counseling, and referrals to health (physical, dental, optical), legal, and other services. * STEPS TO SUCCESS PROGRAM: Workshops are run 7 days a week on issues pertaining to life skills (anger management, conflict resolution, budgeting, cooking) and employment skills (job searching skills, resume- and cover-letter writing, interviewing, job retention). * HOUSING PROGRAM: Includes workshops and counseling on tenant rights, living with roommates, finding housing, etc. Helps clients coordinate move-ins and is often able to provide donated furniture and kitchen goods. Housing Program workers liaise with landlords and assist in housing searches and placements. * STAY-IN-SCHOOL: Designed to support younger residents through the successful completion of their education. Residence, study space, meals, and school supplies are provided. * EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Provides dedicated counselling for employment assessments; job search; resume writing; interview skill development; and connection to career and shadowing and volunteer opportunities. * CONTINUING SUPPORT: Offers support to former residents through The Supper Club that meets every other week, offering dinner, a take-home food package, hygiene products, and counseling. Counseling, referral services, and workshops are all made available to former residents. | |||
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours | |||
| Areas Served | Greater Toronto Area - including Peel Region | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Homeless youth | |||
| Application | Client must complete telephone intake before coming to shelter | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| communications@yws.on.ca | ||||
| Website | www.yws.on.ca | |||
| Alternate Contact | Art Tsang, Planning and Evaluation Manager; Phone: 416-748-0110 ext 24; Email: atsang@yws.on.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Wendy Horton, Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@yws.on.ca | |||
| Alternate Executive | Judy Leroux, Development Manager; Phone: 416-748-0110 ext 26; Email: communications@yws.on.ca | |||
| Volunteer Coordinator | Ali Golfetto, Volunteer & Education Facilitator; Phone: 416-748-0110 ext 39; Email: volunteer@yws.on.ca | |||
| Other Info | ||||
| Established | 1986 | |||
| Elections | September AGM | |||
| Funding | City / Town - City of Toronto ; United Way | |||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Conflict resolution ; Counselling ; Distress lines ; Education ; Employment ; Homeless people ; Housing ; Information and referral ; Landlord and tenant rights ; Life skills training ; Nutrition ; Shelters ; Young adults ; Youth | |||
| Broader Terms | Adults ; Age groups ; Education ; Educational programs ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Housing law ; Instructional programs ; Law ; Supportive settings ; Telephone support | |||
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