Service
North Shore Youth Safe House
Provided by Hollyburn Family Services
12 other services offered by this agency.
North Shore Youth Safe House
Short-term emergency housing and support services for up to four youth of all genders, ages 13 to 18, who may be homeless or needing a break from a stressful family situation (including unsafe and dangerous situations); stay is up to 14 days (which in some cases can be extended) with 24-hour staffing and an enforced housing curfew. Expectation is that youth are in school, working, or are committed to a daily plan. Includes nutritious meals, shared rooms, showers, and laundry facilities. Services include information and referral, clothing, bus tickets for appointments, and help with income assistance, youth agreements, and educational opportunities; can also arrange for counselling and family mediation through MCFD. After-care support is also provided with the aim to help youth return to their home safely or to an alternate living environment. Accepts referral from self or other, though does not accept youth who are using drugs or alcohol, detoxing or have severe mental health issues; youth must be able to care for themselves and not be a risk to themselves or others. Not wheelchair accessible; cannot accommodate pets. Priority given to youth from the North Shore and Sea-to-Sky areas; will accept youth from Metro Vancouver area if beds are available.
Website
Contact
- 24-hour: 604-924-8005
- Phone 2: 1-877-78-YOUTH (1-877-789-6884)
- Fax: 604-924-9265
- Email: nsysh@hollyburnsociety.ca
Address
- North Vancouver, BC
Mailing Address
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104-267 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1A5