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Organization:
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Our Place Peel - Mississauga - Emergency Youth Shelter
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Address:
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Head Office
25 Capston Dr, Suite 203
Mississauga, ON
L5W 0H3
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Street Address:
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3579 Dixie Rd (Shelter)
Mississauga
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Intersection:
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Dixie Rd and Burnmhamthorpe Rd E
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Executives:
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Christy Upshall - Chief Executive Officer
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Service Description:
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14-bed emergency shelter and outreach programs * provides shelter, basic needs, counselling and case management for youth in the Peel region who are experiencing homelessness * youth have access to basic needs, goal planning, well-being and emotional supports, as well as connections to resources and programming
Other programs:- Resource room: located within the shelter * available for youth who require support and skills development * program offers group and individual programming that supports with housing searches and life skills development that is focused on all aspects of the youths needs to maintain housing, from budgeting to employment, including resume and cover letter writing
- Transitional housing: for youth aged 16 -24 years old in Brampton * offers 17 individual, rent-geared-to-income bachelor units, with support services including life skills, employment, education, harm reduction, and housing support for up to 18 months * applications available online or email transitionalintake@ourplacepeel.org
- Outreach programs: Refresh Program (formerly Family Reconciliation Program) * Helping Youth Prepare Effectively (H.Y.P.E.) * iRise program (provides intervention, education, awareness, and supports to youth at risk of or involved in violence and/or gang activity) * to learn more, call 905-238-1383 or email outreachreferrals@ourplacepeel.org
- Mental health and harm reduction: provides counselling, assessments, access to resources, and system navigation to youth impacted by substance use and mental health challenges * focuses on intervention, safety and recovery, offering individualized support based on the youth’s needs
- Second shelter is located at 3458 Queen St E, Brampton, L6S 0A1
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth from 16-24 years old
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