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YMCA Community Initiatives - Owen Sound

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945 3rd Ave E, Suite 23
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2K8
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519-371-9222
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-3711
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Fax: 519-371-9224
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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call to arrange service

Eligibility / Target Population

Varies per program

Fees

Free

Executives

Matt Shute - Director, Community Initiatives and Employment Services

Languages

English

Language Notes

French publications and website

Area Served

Bruce County and Grey County

Accessibility

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Description of Services

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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