Residential Programs – Ground Zero (Emergency Transitional Housing for Youth)
Provided by: Saskatoon Downtown Youth Centre
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Service Description
An emergency transitional housing program for youth (ages 16 – 18), offering an immediate, safe place to live while obtaining secure, long-term housing. Offers 10 bedrooms that can accommodate youth for 30 days at a time. Inclusive and supportive for all genders and sexual orientations. Youth have access to:
- Private bedroom, nutrition, laundry facilities
- Medical Services
- Onsite Ministry Liaison Worker
- Mental Health and Substance Use Services (onsite Addictions Counsellors and Mental Health Nurses)
- School Services and Supports
- 24/7 On-site Staff Support
- Mobile Ground Zero Outreach (7 days a week; 4:00 pm – 8:00 am)
NOTE: Accepts emergency admissions 24 hours, seven days a week.
Eligibility
Youth of all genders aged 16 to 18 who require emergency transitional housing.
Application Process
Referrals:
- Ministry of Social Services
- Mobile Crisis
- Saskatchewan Health Authority
- Other EBADZ programs and services
- Community Agencies
- Community members
- Police and other Emergency Services
- Self-Referrals.
NOTE: If the home is at full capacity, referrals are still accepted and will be added to the program's waitlist.
Fax: 306-665-1344
Business Line: 306-931-6644
Hours of Operation
24/7
Service Website
www.egadz.ca/programs/ground-zero
Coverage Area
Saskatoon
Languages Offered
English
Ground Zero Transition Home – (Saskatoon)
Location Info
Hours of Operation
24/7
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