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Program: Youth Action Centre (The)
Organization: Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-432-1112 ext 101
Fax: 519-432-2883
Email: info@you.ca
Website: www.you.ca
Address: The Cornerstone
332 Richmond St, Suite 102
London, ON
N6A 3C3
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Intersection: Richmond St and York St
Location: London (Central)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Contacts: Jason Gallindo - Housing Manager
519-432-1112 ext 104 * jasonm@you.ca

Description of Services: Resource centre offering outreach and support services for at-risk, transient and street youth

Services include outreach, life skills groups, supportive counselling, advocacy, basic needs service provision and prevention education, parenting education * anonymous HIV testing * showers, laundry facilities and hygiene supplies are available * health and safety information and supplies are available including, condoms, first aid supplies

Offers transitional and affordable rental housing units within the Cornerstone Building * assists youth in finding housing, emergency food, emergency shelter, medical/health care, education, legal aid and counselling * information and referral to other agency services * health care centre

Available as cooling/warming centre with extended drop-in hours (8am-9pm) during Extreme Weather Alerts issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit * access to mitts, hats, and coats
 
Supportive Housing Youth are assessed and provided an individual action plan to address personal needs and goals that assist in moving toward becoming self-sufficient * gain life skills training, pre-employment preparation and educational planning support through individual and group activities

Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Youth 16-24 years
Application: Call or drop-in
Food Bank - open on the 15th of each month at 3pm until supplies last * call ahead to ensure supplies
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: London, Middlesex
 

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