Support for youth aged 16-24 experiencing homelessness.
Walk-in and telephone support is available at any time to help a youth facing an immediate housing crisis.
All possible safe and appropriate housing options with natural supports are explored prior to shelter admission.
Offering shelter from the elements and immediate support for youth who are without a place to stay.
Meals, clothing, personal care items, showers and laundry facilities available throughout shelter stay.
Shelterlink uses a Housing First for Youth (HF4Y) approach, where the primary aims of the shelter program and case management services are to help youth secure housing and reconnect with their community as swiftly as possible. This includes working with youth to explore other safe alternatives rather than coming to shelter (known as diversion) and working with youth to develop housing plans and support their transition back to housing.
Connection to financial and educational resources are available so youth can obtain and sustain housing and increase their prospects for a better future.