YES Shelter for Youth and Families, Prevention and Diversion Worker

YES Shelter for Youth and Families

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Record #: PET0356

Last Modified: 18 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 25 May 2023

Description (Service)

Helps youth search for housing, move in and remain housed.

offers regular check-ins and provides referrals to other supports
works with landlords to help build positive relationships with youth
Supports youth in diverting from homelessness, as well as preventing entry into homelessness through early intervention in precarious housing situations

YES also provides a Trustee Worker for Youth to support youth who require trustee financial services to remain housed.

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, some evenings and weekends
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Youth who are homeless or housing insecure 16 year(s) - 24 year(s);
Application	Self-referral or agency referral by text, email, fax or drop-in Trustee Worker for Youth - Referral is through Fourcast or YES outreach workers
Languages	English
Fees	None

Site Location	Will meet youth in any safe place
Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	196 Brock St Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 2P4 View Google Map
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - Support services and food bank are fully accessible on lower level Shelter residence has stairs, barrier-free shower and toilet

Office Phone	705-748-3851
Fax	705-748-6697
E-Mail	jwren@yesshelter.ca
Website	www.yesshelter.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YESShelterPtbo
Primary Contact	Jaycee Wren, Youth Housing Support Worker/Prevention and Diversion Worker; Phone: call or text 705-768-3690
Alternate Contact	Aimee Le Lagadec, Executive Director; Email: alelagadec@yesshelter.ca
Mailing Address	196 Brock St Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 2P4