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HALIFAX, NS

Phoenix Youth Programs - Phoenix Supportive Housing Program

  • Services: Phoenix offers supportive housing for youth aged 16-24. The program provides safe, affordable housing with access to services like life skills training, educational support, and mental health counseling.
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Phoenix Youth Programs - Phoenix Youth Shelter

  • Services: The youth shelter provides short-term emergency housing for youth aged 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness or unsafe living conditions. It offers basic needs like food and shelter, along with connection to counseling and employment services.
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YWCA Halifax - Supportive Housing for Young Mothers (SHYM)

  • Services Provided: This program offers long-term housing, parenting support, and life skills development for young single mothers aged 16 to 24. SHYM provides a nurturing environment where participants can access resources such as parenting workshops, individual case management, 24/7 staff support, and skill-building programs (including education and life skills). They also offer private two-bedroom apartment units and access to common spaces for family activities. The goal is to help young mothers build stability and work toward independent housing.
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KENTVILLE, NS

Portal Youth Outreach Association - Supportive Living Program

  • Services: The Portal provides a range of services, including transitional housing, support for independent living, and connections to educational and vocational training. The Supportive Living Program is designed for youth aged 16-24 who need a stable, supportive environment.
  • Contact Information: 902-365-3773
  • Website: Portal Youth Outreach

NEW GLASCOW, NS

Pictou County Roots for Youth - Transitional Housing

  • Services: Roots for Youth provides transitional housing and services for homeless youth between the ages of 16-24. Services include life skills training, advocacy, and connections to education and employment. 
  • Contact Information: 902-695-2775
  • Website: Roots for Youth

Pictou County Roots for Youth - Roots House Youth Shelter

  • Services: The Roots House Youth Shelter offers emergency accommodation, meals, and 24-hour support to youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The shelter provides a safe and supportive environment where youth can stay for up to a year while working on long-term solutions.
  • Contact Information: 902-695-2775
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  • Website: Roots for Youth

YARMOUTH, NS

SHYFT Youth Services Society - Youth Services

  • Services: SHYFT provides housing and support to homeless or at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in Nova Scotia. Their services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, and outreach services, including life skills development, counseling, and employment support.
  • Contact Information: 902-742-7768
  • Website: SHYFT Youth Services