| Record #: KGN2326 |
Last Modified: 13 Dec 2012 |
Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2012 |
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| Description and Services |
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| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Description | Provides emergency overnight shelter for homeless youth in a safe and confidential environment free of drugs, alcohol, violence, or threats * offers nutritious food, basic necessities, the use of phone, kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities, supportive and non-judgmental counselling, and youth-oriented information and referral * donations welcome * capacity of 15 beds |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s)
Open to youth 16-24 * youth under 16 will not be turned away but referred to appropriate resources |
| Application | Call or drop in |
| Fees | None |
| Languages of Service | English |
| Areas Served | Kingston |
| Contact Information |
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| Office Phone | 613-544-3400 ext 2246 |
| Fax | 613-544-7396 |
| E-mail | staff@kingstonyouthshelter.com |
| Website | www.kingstonyouthshelter.com |
| Primary Contact | Denise Lamb, Senior Counsellor; Email: denise@kingstonyouthshelter.com |
| Primary Executive | Jason Beaubiah, Executive Director; Email: jason@kingstonyouthshelter.com |
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| Former Name | Kingston Youth Shelter Project ; KYS (4 May 2010) |
| Location & Accessibility |
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| Address | 234 Brock St
Kingston, ON K7L 1S4
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| Intersection | Brock St and Montreal St |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Parking | Parking meters * Free occasional parking on the street |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible |
| Other Details |
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| Subjects | Charitable status ; Counselling ; Free services ; Homeless youth ; Hostels ; Information and referral ; Nonprofit organizations ; Safety ; Shelters ; Supportive settings ; Telephones ; Young adults ; Youth |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations |
| Resources | Website |
| Funding | City / Town ; Donations ; United Way |
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