Shelter first, with support
Beyond the Drop-In Centre shelter, we operate two emergency safehouses for youth and distribute Reaching Home subsidies to prevent evictions and help youth find homes.
Safehouse and Haven
Directions Youth Safehouse is the best fit for you if you are ages 16 to 18 and need somewhere to stay because things are rough at home or you need a secure place to be.
Directions Youth Haven is the best fit for you if you’re ages 16 to 21 and looking for help with your mental health or substance use.
We’re here to make sure you feel safe and get the best possible care.
Overnight Shelter
Our Drop-In Centre has an overnight shelter program. During Emergency Weather Responses (EWRs), the Drop-In Centre has 10 extra overnight beds open.
“Staff made sure I was always comfortable and respected. There were lots of resources I was told about and all of my questions were always answered.”
Directions Youth Safehouse and Directions Youth Haven are both safe, stable, confidential, emergency housing for high-risk youth. If you’re in a crisis, without a safe home to be at, or if your family relationships are currently unsafe, we’re here for you. At both Haven and Safehouse, we provide youth:
private and semi-private rooms
home-cooked meals and snacks
24-hour support from on-site youth workers
help with applications for ID, income assistance, and other programs
support finding permanent housing and mentorship on strategies to build your independence
connections to other help and resources, including other Directions programs!
Thank you for your generous support
