Youth Haven (Barrie)

Helping Youth; Supporting Our Future!

Our Mission Statement:

Our Mission at Youth Haven is to serve the emergency shelter needs of at-risk youth by providing a safe, supportive, healthy environment that encourages personal growth and positive change.

Vision

Youth Haven will advocate for the homeless youth population while providing a range of housing and support services in collaboration with our community partners. We offer respect, inclusion and acceptance to all while remaining flexible and responsive to the emerging needs of our youth.

Values

We commit to being a respectable community partner and will conduct our operations with honesty and integrity.

We will provide adequate training and support for all participants.

We will maintain a positive environment and celebrate success!

Who we serve:

• Over 700 sexually assaulted, abused, neglected and abandoned teens in Simcoe County a year
• Males and females between 16 -21 years of age
• On occasion we will house kids under the age of 16 upon approval from CAS
• Families looking for mediation between parents and children
  Drop-in youth looking for support and referral services

Location:

Now located at 20-22 Wellington Street East, Barrie, this 11 bedroom facility is equipped with 15 transitional beds and 5 emergency spots.

Homelike in setup, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our youth. The house has separate sleeping quarters for its male and female occupants, a large kitchen, common room and showering facilities as well as an outdoor surveillance system to ensure staff and youth safety 24/7. Administration offices are located at the front of the house allowing us to screen and monitor all visitors to the property.

Youth Haven is located on a quiet street, close to the downtown core, with easy access to bus stops, social service agencies, schools and medical buildings.
Donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off anytime of day.

Please contact us at 705-739-7616 for further information.

Visit Youth Haven Barrie's Facebook page for updates on events and connect with community members dedicated to ending youth homelessness.