Downtown Mission of Windsor Inc
Site: Windsor - Wyandotte St E
Service: Windsor Youth Centre - Drop-In Centre for Homeless and At Risk Youth
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN1297 | Last Modified: 18 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 226-674-0006 |
| Fax | 226-674-3006 |
| wyc@downtownmission.com | |
| Website | https://www.downtownmission.com/ |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Donna Roy, Program Manager, The Windsor Youth Centre; Phone: (Business) 226-674-0006 |
| Alternate Contact | Mary-Jo Kovacs, Director of Outreach, Advocacy and Youth Services; Phone: (Business) 519-973-5573 |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * Drop-in centre for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness * the aim is to be a low-threshold service provider, offering to meet the basic and immediate needs of homeless youth. * Hot meals provided * distribution of toiletries and underwear * referrals to other social service agencies * use of computers * homework and resume help Parents Support Group * For new and expectant parents who get together once a week to provide each other fun and support * Hot Lunch offered * Access to grocery supplements such as milk, eggs and yogurt * help finding the baby items needed * referrals to other services for housing, employment, education and Parenting * safe place to spend the evening between 5 pm-10 pm * Parents Support Group * Addiction and Relapse Prevention Support Group |
| Hours | * Drop-In Centre Mon-Sat, 5 pm-10 pm (Closed Sun) * Parents Support Group Tue, 1 pm-3 pm * Addiction and Relapse Prevention Support Group: Wed 5 pm-5:30 pm * Fri 2:30 pm-4:30 pm |
| Meetings | GSA: meets every Fri evening in the Studio (call for times) * Accessibility at Studio (Entrance and Washroom) |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 25 year(s) Youth |
| Application | Call or drop in for services * To be a volunteer an application process is required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Windsor Youth Centre serves the basic and immediate needs of homeless and at-risk youth in a safe and friendly drop-in atmosphere with the aim to foster positive change and growth. |
| Established | 2011 |
| Funding | Grants ; Donations |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | between Hall and Pierre |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hall Ave and Wyandotte St E |
| Bus Routes | Crosstown 2 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Entrance |