Service
Friendship Lelum Aboriginal Youth Safe House
Provided by Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre
13 other services offered by this agency.
Friendship Lelum Aboriginal Youth Safe House
Provides short-term, emergency shelter for youth ages 12 to 18 who are experiencing stressful situations and have been identified as at-risk. Works to promote a safe, secure, stable, and nurturing environment. Services include advocacy, referrals, and support. 24-hour shelter, with intake at any time, although pre-arranging an intake time is welcome. Maximum stay is two weeks, but can be extended if necessary. Accepts all genders; individual rooms are available if house isn't full. Indigenous-based programming, but open to all youth. Permission of legal guardian is required. Not able to accommodate pets. Limited storage space for bikes. Wheelchair accessible.
Address
- Nanaimo, BC
Mailing Address
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Tillicum Education Centre, 927 Haliburton Street
Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6N4