Record #: LON5358 | Last Modified: 21 Nov 2019 | Last Full Update: 12 Aug 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 519-432-1112 ext 101 |
Fax | 226-777-1986 |
info@you.ca | |
Website | www.you.ca |
Primary Contact | Jason Manseau, Team Lead; Phone: 519-432-1112 ext 104; Email: jasonm@you.ca |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Resource centre offering outreach and support services for at-risk, transient and street youth Services include outreach, life skills groups, supportive counselling, advocacy, basic needs service provision and prevention education, parenting education * anonymous HIV testing * showers, laundry facilities and hygiene supplies are available * health and safety information and supplies are available including, condoms, first aid supplies Offers transitional and affordable rental housing units within the Cornerstone Building * assists youth in finding housing, emergency food, emergency shelter, medical/health care, education, legal aid and counselling * information and referral to other agency services * health care centre Available as cooling/warming centre with extended drop-in hours (8am-9pm) during Extreme Weather Alerts issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit * access to mitts, hats, and coats Supportive Housing - Youth are assessed and provided an individual action plan to address personal needs and goals that assist in moving toward becoming self-sufficient * gain life skills training, pre-employment preparation and educational planning support through individual and group activities YOU Belong Support Group - Informal social group providing a safe space for queer youth and their allies to support one another, develop life skills, and form a peer community |
Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm |
Meetings | Food Bank and Community Meals:
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Areas Served | London ; Middlesex County |
Boundaries | London, Middlesex |
Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Youth 16-24 years |
Application | Call or drop-in Food Bank - open on the 15th of each month at 3pm until supplies last * call ahead to ensure supplies |
Languages | English |
Fees | Free |
Agency Information | |
Established | 1993 |
Funding | Donations ; Municipal - London ; United Way |
Site Information | |
Site Location | London (Central) |
Located In Community | London |
Address & Map | 332 Richmond St London, ON N6A 3C3 |
Intersection | Richmond St and York St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |