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Program:
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Youth Homelessness Protocol
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Phone Numbers:
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During Business Hours: 519-631-9800 ext 237
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Service Description:
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Community strategy and action plan to deal with Youth Homelessness in Elgin * youth who become homeless are encouraged to call 211 for assistance * based on assessment the youth is provided supports and services to ensure they are housed in a safe location
The following agencies are participants of the Youth Homelessness Protocol:
- Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health
- Community Action Network for Children and Youth Elgin
- Elgin County Youth For Christ/Youth Unlimited
- Family and Children's Services of St Thomas and Elgin County
- Salvation Army - Community Alternatives for Youth - St Thomas and Elgin
- The INN St. Thomas Elgin (Inn Out of the Cold)
- YWCA St Thomas-Elgin
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Application:
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During business hours, call the YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin and speak to Valerie Beneteau, 519-631-9800 ext 237 * after-hours, call 211
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth ages 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Elgin County
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