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Organization:
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StepStones for Youth - Markham Street Office
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Phone Numbers:
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416-893-5196
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Address:
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Monsignor Fraser College, Annex Campus, 700 Markham St Rm 215
Toronto, ON
M6G 2M3
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Location:
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Cross Street: Bathurst St and Bloor St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially accessible, call for details; Connection Coordinators can meet with youth in accessible locations, including at home, school, job site or any community setting
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Hours:
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Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9 am-5 pm; Tue 12 noon-8 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Brenna Lindsay - Director of Programs
Heather O'Keefe - Executive Director
heather@stepstonesforyouth.com
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Service Description:
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Mentorship, housing, mental health, educational and employment support; online lists of youth resources
Homelessness Prevention
Includes housing grants, move-in support, and facilitating connections with extended family and community members for long-term housing
Mentorship Program
Includes one-to-one long-term adult volunteer mentors and supportive networks
Mental Health Program
Counselling, access to trauma-informed psychotherapist and support in accessing community services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Self referral, or referral from youth worker, social worker, Children's Aid Society, group or foster home, teacher, guidance counsellor, or family member; referral form available online
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth and young adults 10-25 years involved in the child protection system who lack adult support; have experienced trauma, abuse and unstable guardian care; are economically disadvantaged and/or are living in or transitioning out of the foster care system; includes youth participating in provincial initiatives Continued Care and Support for Youth (CCSY), Ready Set Go (RSG), and Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA)
Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South West Mississauga, Toronto, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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11/28/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=191000
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