Emergency Shelter
Our emergency shelter provides a safe haven and essential support for youth aged 16-24 experiencing homelessness. Focusing on their well-being, we offer temporary shelter, meet their basic needs, and provide counseling and case management services. The program allows residents to stay for up to 30 days, during which we assist youth from diverse family structures, including recent immigrants and those escaping abusive relationships or trauma-driven home environments. Our dedicated team helps residents set personal goals. It provides guidance on housing options for a positive transition beyond our shelter.
Programming
As part of our commitment to empowering youth, the Targeted Independent Living Program is mandatory for every resident at Choices Shelter and Support Services. This program encompasses various essential life skills:
Our comprehensive Wellness Program addresses the holistic needs of our youth, focusing on their well-being and personal growth. The program includes:
Our Food and Nutrition Program teaches residents essential skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Through this program, we focus on:
Our youth care program is designed to support youth who have lived at the shelter and at-risk youth in the community. We offer flexible and accessible community-based support systems, including connections to resources such as food banks, school registration, and referrals to mental health services and other community care partners. Our program's primary focus is to assist youth in obtaining appropriate support while transitioning from homelessness to independent housing.
Our Community Outreach Service aims to educate and raise awareness about homelessness. We provide guest speakers to community service clubs, youth groups, and school classes to inform them about homeless individuals' issues and challenges. By fostering understanding and promoting healthy alternatives, we aim to reduce the need for our services and create a more compassionate and supportive community.