Imouto Housing for Young Women

Provided by: Atira Women's Resource Society

Service Description

Offers long-term transitional housing for 16 young women ages 16 to 24 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or have other barriers to accessing housing and support services. Staff is on site 24 hours each day, seven days a week and additional supports are offered by a partnership of community agencies. Offers an intergenerational mentorship program, a community kitchen for residents, and garden. Other services include accompaniment, activity groups, advocacy, communal living space, community garden, community kitchen, emotional support, group support, outreach team, and information and referral. Accepts self-referrals. Rent is charged. Also offers two crisis beds where young women can stay up to 72 hours, during which time efforts will be made to connect them with primary health care and related support services. Not wheelchair accessible.

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