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Organization:
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Durham Youth Services
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Phone Numbers:
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905-239-9477
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Address:
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82 Kings Cres
Ajax, ON
L1S 2M6
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Location:
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Ajax (Downtown)
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Dates Available:
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During cold weather alerts, shelter open daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Shannon Jackson - Executive Director
shannon.jackson@durhamyouth.com
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Service Description:
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13 bed shelter for male and female youth ages 16 to 24 * services include meals and food cupboard, clothing, shower and washroom facilities, assistance obtaining benefits, access to telephone and internet and advocacy negotiating the social service system * access to other services including:
- family re-connection
- nutrition education
- hygiene education
- pregnancy counselling
- parenting education
- life skills education
- job readiness and job skills education
- transportation to services
Also offers:- Youth Reconnect: Youth Reconnect Counsellor at 905 392 4845
- Housing First: Housing First for Youth Workers at 289 314 2628 or 647 381 1955
- Housing Support Program: Housing Support Coordinator at 289 388 8179
- Transitional Housing: Jacky's Place 289 980 5557 * Harris House 289 388 8179
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Fees:
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No fees
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Application:
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Call for bed. Pre-screening will be done on the phone.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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male and female youth, ages 16 to 24
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Durham Region
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Last Updated:
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11/14/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=188606
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