Durham Youth Services

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82 Kings Cres
Ajax, ON
L1S 2M6

905-239-9477

contact@durhamyouth.com

www.durhamyouth.com

Daily 24 hours

During cold weather alerts, shelter open daily 24 hours

Last updated: Nov 14, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for bed. Pre-screening will be done on the phone.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

male and female youth, ages 16 to 24

Fees

No fees

Executives

Shannon Jackson - Executive Director
shannon.jackson@durhamyouth.com

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Durham Region

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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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Last updated: Nov 14, 2024: Suggest an edit