Emergency Shelter For Youth
Y.E.S. is open and staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The shelter provides homeless youth with shelter, food and support with accessing community resources in order to break the cycle of homelessness. The length of stay is determined on a case-by-case basis, but is not designed to provide long-term permanent housing. Youth who stay at the shelter are expected to develop and follow a personal service plan with concrete goals concerning housing, schooling and employment. They are also encouraged to develop strategies to deal with personal issues ranging from abuse to various addictions.
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