YOUTH CONSULTATION National Housing Strategy Overview The Government of Canada has invited Canadians to inform the new National Housing Strategy. The National Learning has developed a list of recommendations related to youth homelessness in Canada. Youth Engagement Youth engagement is an important component of the Learning Community’s work. For the National Housing Strategy, the Learning […]
Demographics Population size: 500,000 – 999,999 Ages work with: 16-24 years: 75-100% Does your organization have multiple sites/locations: Yes Programs drop in centre emergency shelter employment/training programs harm reduction justice system/youth involved with the law mental health outreach/intervention programs permanent housing prevention programs supportive housing transitional housing Youth engagement Youth Health clinic Concurrent Disorder groups […]
“All of the positives in my life have begun with one step.” – Jason The DOORWAY in Calgary, AB, provides community support for youth who are making self-directed changes to move their life experience from street dependency to mainstream sustainability. The DOORWAY is an alternative for long term street youth who are out of options, […]
“Working in the YOU kitchen has taught me many transferable skills that I can use at home or in the workplace. They have given me employment when I couldn’t find work and provided me with support with job search. They’ve provided me with a great support network and programs that will help me excel in […]