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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: LON5358 | Last Modified: 16 Aug 2018 | Last Full Update: 08 Aug 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 226-777-0116 |
| Fax | 226-777-1986 |
| info@you.ca | |
| Website | www.you.ca |
| Primary Contact | Mirella Bryant, Manager, Transition Services ; Phone: 226-777-0116 ext 107; Email: mirellab@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-9pm |
| 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 1B1 |
| Intersection | Richmond St and York St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |