YES Shelter for Youth and Families
Site: YES Shelter for Youth and Families
Service: Youth Emergency Shelter of Peterborough
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0801 | Last Modified: 23 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 14 Nov 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides shelter, education and transitional supports for youth and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless Operates a 30-bed emergency and transitional shelter for youth ages 16-24 and emergency housing for homeless families with children of any age * Shelter workers also assist in accessing emergency resources, housing search, income supports and other related youth needs Also operates a Food Cupboard for youth living independently and for families who have previously resided at the shelter * provides monthly access to a food box and clothing cupboard See separate listings for details on other support and outreach services |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Shelter: Mon-Sun 24 hours * Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Food Cupboard: Tue and Thu 12 noon-3 pm, Sat 12 noon-2 pm |
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) ; City and County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Services for homeless families: no age restrictions * family is defined as anyone with legal custody of a child Food Cupboard: youth ages 16-24 living independently or families who have resided at the shelter in the past year * will collect demographic information at initial visit |
| Application | Call or drop-in * Appointment may be necessary for other support services |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Across from Brock Street FreshCo |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Aylmer St and Brock St |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Support services and food bank are fully accessible on lower level * shelter residence has stairs, barrier-free shower and toilet |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-748-3851 answered 24 hrs or message will be returned promptly |
| Fax | 705-748-6697 |
| info@yesshelter.ca | |
| Website | www.yesshelter.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/YESShelterPtbo Twitter: twitter.com/YESShelterPTBO |
| Primary Contact | Caitlin Currie, Supervisor; Phone: ext 215; Email: supervisor@yesshelter.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Meagan Hennekam, Executive Director; Email: mhennekam@yesshelter.ca |