Youth Haven, Barrie, Youth Haven Emergency Shelter

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Record #: BAR0386

Last Modified: 05 Dec 2023

Last Full Update: 09 Feb 2023

Description (Service)

At this time, shelter is open for youth that are currently living there.
Crisis care facility offering:

emergency care housing, food and clothing
19 beds
support in life skills development (dress, hygiene, cooking and budgeting)
short or long term stay, length of stay determined by person's need and rate of progress
long term stays require carrying out a plan (continuing education, work, or job search)
in-house and mobile outreach counselling services for individuals and families
information and referral

Health Care Clinic
Held weekly for any youth residing at Youth Haven who would like to see a doctor on a drop-in basis, services include:

Youth Hub

second and fourth Tue of the month (except Jul-Aug) at Downtown branch of the Barrie Public Library
Staff are available to answer any health and wellness questions, activities and snacks also available
Partnership between Youth Haven, the Barrie Community Health Centre and Canadian Mental Heath Association

Boxes of Hope Fundraising Campaign

Purchase a box for $50, contains scarves, gloves, tuques, toiletries, hygiene products, gift cards, bus tokens and more
Campaign runs until Christmas
Donors can be eligible to win prizes

Donations
Accept donations of:

Food staples: drop off Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm at 22 Wellington St E
donations of store purchased food, clothing and house/cleaning supplies are being accepted, cannot accept homemade meals at this time
Christmas gifts, winter clothing, socks, hygiene and beauty supplies, school supplies, baked goods, youth-geared Gift Cards (movies, restaurants etc.), bus tickets/passes
if you have something to donate, call 705-739-7616 to let them know when you will be coming to the house

Hours	Shelter Intake: Mon-Sun 24 hours Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Health Care Clinic: Thu 9 am-12 noon
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness 16-24 yrs old.
Application	Call, email or drop-in
Languages	English
Fees	None

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	22 Wellington St E Barrie, ON Canada L4M 2B8
Physical Access	Not Accessible

Office Phone	705-739-7616, Barrie - accept collect calls
Fax	705-739-7329
E-Mail	info@youthhaven.ca
Website	youthhaven.ca/program-services/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Haven-Barrie/126110637411966 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthhavencanada/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarrieYouth
Primary Contact	Nicole Barkley, Director of Services; Email: nicole@youthhaven.ca
Alternate Contact	Natalie Baan, Case Manager; Email: Natalie@youthhaven.ca