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Program:
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YMCA Community Initiatives - Owen Sound
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Address:
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945 3rd Ave E, Suite 23
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2K8
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Intersection:
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3rd Ave E and and 10th St E
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Matt Shute - Director, Community Initiatives and Employment Services
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Service Description:
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Community resource centre providing housing support, community justice, youth gambling awareness programs, and youth in transition support
Rural Housing and Homelessness Outreach - Provides assistance to adults in Bruce County, and youth 16 and over in Grey or Bruce County, who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or dealing with other housing issues * services and support are provided in the
location that is easiest for the client to access * in situations of
immediate need, emergency short-term shelter may be arranged * an action
plan will be created and implemented to find, secure, and maintain
longer-term housing * assistance with Ontario Electricity Support Program
(OESP) applications, utility arrears, identification services, food
security, referrals to employment, eviction prevention, and encampment
support are also available * email housing@osgb.ymca.ca
Community Justice - Programs for youth and adults involved in minor crimes * programs include Youth Justice Circle, Diversion/Restorative Justice programs, Youth Crime Prevention and Awareness, Community Service Orders for adults * email justice@osgb.ymca.ca
Youth in Transition Worker Program - Support for young adults who are, or have been involved in the Child Welfare system and are transitioning to independent living * email yitw@osgb.ymca.ca
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Youth in Transition Worker Program
- Support for young adults who are, or have been, involved in the Child Welfare system and are transitioning to independent living * connects individuals with resources available in their community
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Varies per program
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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French publications and website
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Area(s) Served:
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Bruce County and Grey County
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