HELP LINES
What is the number you can call for Suicide Crisis Helpline?
9-8-8
True or False
You have to pay a deposit of $100 to secure a room at the shelter, this covers any damage done to the property and ensures the shelter does not become over crowded.
FALSE
You do not need to pay to be a resident at the shelter.
In 1995 this program launched to provide vital training to youth experiencing homelessness.
YWS Life Skills Program.
What is the Street Helpline number to call when you need information and referrals for people experiencing homelessness?
*Free of charge from any pay phone*
3-1-1
What of the following services are not offered within YWS?
Free Medical Services, Free Emergency Shelter, Affordable Housing, Therapy and Diagnoses, Art Therapy
ALL ARE OFFERED! Between the many programs and different types of housing, YWS has so many things to offer youth experiencing homelessness.
While present in various forms historically, homelessness didn't become a widespread social issue until this year.
1980
Coinciding with shifts in government housing policies and programs.
What is the Kids Help Phone number?
1-800-668-6868
This type of shelter serves individuals and families with a referral from an emergency shelter, Central Intake, Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre (SHARC) or another agency. Clients cannot self-refer. The typical length of stay in this shelter is intended to be longer to enable clients to address their particular housing and service needs.
Transitional Shelters provide specialized programming; clients are assessed for eligibility prior to admission.
What is YWS' vision statement?
Ending Homelessness... One Youth at a Time, One Step at a Time.