CHOICES Youth Shelter NEXT Choice
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Record Details
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Description & Services
Description	Provides emergency and second stage housing to youth ages 16-24, by promoting growth that encourages responsible living and clear decision-making. This safe and non-judgmental atmosphere assists the resident in reaching their full potential and in making the transition to independent living. There is a 20 bed capacity at CHOICES Youth Shelter and a 7 bed capacity at NEXT CHOICE Second Stage Housing Program.     All youth have access to individual and group counseling for personal issues, and anger management. All youth have access to the day programs provided at the shelter as well.     Youth at the shelter will have access to information on youth employment services, showers, phones for local calls, laundry facilities and meals. Soap and toothbrushes are provided. Residents are expected to help out with meal preparation and housekeeping and to contribute to building a safe, respectful environment by respecting the house rules.   Volunteer opportunities exist.
Hours	Youth are welcome at the house between 5 pm - 8:30 am under normal shelter conditions.     Day Programs run from 4 to 5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday     Office Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Dates	Year round
Areas Served	Dufferin County ; Peel Region ; Simcoe County ; Youth from any location
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s)    Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s)
Application	There is an application process for NEXT Choice Second Stage Housing
Fees	None ; None for CHOICES Youth Shelter     There is a rental agreement and rent to be paid for NEXT Choice Second Stage Housing
Languages	English
Meetings	All Youth are excepted to meet weekly with a case worker
Contact Information
Address	House 59 Townline Line Orangeville, ON L9W 1V5   View Google Map
Intersection	Town Line / John St
Accessibility	Not Accessible
Mailing Address	59 Townline  Orangeville, ON L9W 1V5
Office Phone	519-942-5970
Fax	519-942-5913
Crisis Phone	1-866-947-5970
Toll Free Phone	1-866-947-5970
E-Mail	choicesyouth@rogers.com
Website	www.choicesyouthshelter.com
Primary Contact	Amanda Byers, Shelter Director, CHOICES Youth Shelter; Phone: 519-942-5970 ext 4; Fax: 519-942-5913; Email: amanda.choicesyouth@rogers.com
Alternate Contact	Stacy Williams, Evening Supervisor/Outreach Coordinator, CHOICES Youth Shelter; Phone: 519-942-5970 ext 3; Fax: 519-942-5913; Email: stacey.choicesyouth@rogers.com
Primary Executive	Mary Vervoort, Executive Director, CHOICES Youth Shelter; Phone: 519-942-5970 ext 1; Fax: 519-942-5913; Email: choicesyouth@rogers.com
Volunteer Coordinator	Chris Sheehan, Fundraising Coordinator, CHOICES Youth Shelter; Phone: 519-942-5970 ext 5; Fax: 519-942-5913; Email: office.choicesyouth@rogers.com
Other Details
Established	2000
Elections	Annual General Meeting in Oct - see website for date
Funding	Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Foundation
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Subjects
Subjects	Homeless youth ; Shelters