Who Are We?
The North Shore Youth Safe House is a place where youth can come and find a comfortable and secure place to stay. The Safe House is staffed by caring and friendly youth workers 24 hours a day, 7-days a week. The North Shore Youth Safe House is operated by Hollyburn Family Services Society, a caring and committed service provider to the North Shore community. Why Call Us?
* Are you couch surfing, been kicked out of home or evicted?
* Are you at risk of harm or abuse?
* Do you need a safe place to stay?
* Are you afraid to go home?
* Do you have problems at home?
* Do you need a cooling off period? OR... * Are you a parent or caregiver in need of a place to turn? Maybe we can help! What We Offer:
* A safe and respectful environment
* Support, mediation and advocacy
* Drug and alcohol-free site
* Nutritious meals
* Clean room and bed
* Baths and showers
* Laundry Facilities
* Referral to other community resources What to Expect:
The first 24-hours a youth has the opportunity to sleep, eat and get comfortable and the chance to get to know us and us to get to know the youth. The youth will receive a welcome package, including personal care items, house rules and information about other available youth services. A stay at the Safe House can be up to 14 days with a possible extension, depending on the motivation of the youth to work towards his/her goals. Guidelines:
We maintain a safe environment by discouraging: * Violence of any kind, threats or intimidation
* Racism, homophobia, sexism or discrimination of any kind. And encouraging: * Respect for yourself and others
* Personal involvement in solution seeking
* Structured meal & sleep times. Referrals:
Call Toll-Free 24/7
1-877-78-YOUTH
1-877-789-6884 Individuals may self refer to the North Shore Safe House. We also accept referrals from any of the following: * Family
* Friends
* School Counsellors
* Youth Workers
* Alcohol & Drug Counsellors
* Social workers
* Police / RCMP
* Community Nurses
* Mental Health Workers
* Other concerned individuals If you or someone you know is a North Shore Youth, aged 13-18, and need a safe place to stay, call our 24-hour, toll free line at 1-877-78-YOUTH (1-877-789-6884) to speak with someone who can help. To view or download the North Shore Youth Safe House pamphlet click: Here Program Description The North Shore Youth Safe House is a two tier, multi-component resource for youth between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, in need of a safe bed where their immediate basic needs can be met. The upper floor of the home is a four bed 24 hour staffed resource providing short-term emergency accommodation and support services designed to return the youth to a stabilized family home or alternate living environment. The lower level of the home is a separate, two bed longer-term resource designed to provide transitional support towards independent living. The Safe House utilizes an Integrated Case Management approach to provide the community supports required to meet the complex needs of high risk youth. Residents of the Safe House have access to: * Family Support Workers, Parent-Teen Mediation and Transitional Youth Workers provided by Hollyburn Family Services under contract with the Ministry of Children and Family Development;
* Drug and Alcohol Assessment provided by Vancouver Coastal Health;
* On-going and after-care support of Community Youth Outreach Workers funded by the three North Shore municipalities;
* Referral to other required services such as medical help, mental health support, educational and vocational counselling. The North Shore Youth Safe House is licensed by Vancouver Coastal Health. Other Resources & Information: Hollyburn Family Services
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604-660-9382 Children's Helpline
604-310-1234 Youth Outreach Services
604-987-8138
(City of North Vancouver) Capilano Youth Centre
604-983-6538 Pregnant Parenting Teen Program
604-987-8138
(North Shore) Youth Health Clinics
604-983-6700 Ambleside Youth Centre
604-925-7233
(West Vancouver) Donate to Society Programs such as the North Shore Youth Safe House
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