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Program:
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Youth Action Centre (The)
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Address:
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The Cornerstone
332 Richmond St, Suite 102
London, ON
N6A 3C3
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Map
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Hours:
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| Mon | 10am-6pm | |
| Tue | 10am-6pm | |
| Wed | 10am-6pm | |
| Thu | 10am-6pm | |
| Fri | 10am-6pm | |
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Service Description:
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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
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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
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Meetings:
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Food Bank and Community Meals:
- Food Bank - Open on the 15th of each month at 3pm until supplies last * baby food available while supplies available * call ahead to ensure supplies
For specific meal times, visit Information London's Meal and Food Bank Calendar |
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Application:
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Call or drop-in
Food Bank - open on the 15th of each month at 3pm until supplies last * call ahead to ensure supplies
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth 16-24 years
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