Youth Haven, Barrie, Youth Haven Emergency Shelter

Youth Haven

Site: Barrie

Service: Youth Haven Emergency Shelter

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Record #: BAR0758

Last Modified: 14 Jul 2022

Last Full Update: 07 Sep 2021

Description
Description (Service)	COVID-19 Response Shelter is open for youth that are currently living there all in person meetings and counselling sessions are occurring via phone and Skype, call for information effective immediately, donations of pre-packaged food and house/cleaning supplies are being accepted, cannot accept clothing or homemade meals at this time if you have something to donate, leave the items on the porch and knock on the door or call 705-739-7616 to let them know when you will be coming to the house Regular Service Crisis care facility offering: emergency care housing, food and clothing 10 beds for those identifying as young men and 6 beds for those identifying as young women 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 experiencing homelessness who would like to see a doctor on a drop-in basis, services include: full exams medication dispensing and monitoring advice and information about personal care referrals for more complicated physical needs 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 24 hours at 22 Wellington St E Christmas gifts, winter clothing, socks, hygiene and beauty supplies, school supplies, baked goods, youth-geared Gift Cards (movies, restaurants etc.), bus tickets/passes
Service Details
Hours	COVID-19 Response Shelter is open for youth that are currently living there no in-person services for people not living at shelter Regular Hours Shelter: Mon-Sun 24 hours Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Health Care Clinic: Thu 9 am-12 noon
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness
Application	Call, email or drop-in
Languages	English
Fees	None
Address and Location
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	22 Wellington St E Barrie, ON L4M 2B8
Intersection	Bayfield St and Wellington St E
Physical Access	Not Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-739-7616, accept collect calls
Fax	705-739-7329
E-Mail	info@youthhaven.ca
Website	https://youthhaven.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Haven-Barrie/126110637411966 Instagram: www.instagram.com/youthhavencanada/?hl=en Twitter: twitter.com/BarrieYouth
Primary Contact	Nicole Barkley, Director of Services; Email: nicole@youthhaven.ca
Alternate Contact	Natalie Baan, Case Manager
Primary Executive	Lucy Gowers, Executive Director; Phone: 705-795-7423; Email: lucy@youthhaven.ca

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Youth Haven

Site: Barrie

Service: Youth Haven Emergency Shelter

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