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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1021 | Last Full Update: 14 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR ; Spectrum LGBTQ+ Community Youth Group ; Spectrum YSB ; YSB |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King Edward Ave and Rideau St |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Peer to peer community youth group * workshops, discussion groups, art collaborations, counselling services, peer mentoring, and primary care resources * access to a snack, showers, laundry, harm reduction supplies, telephone, Internet * crisis counsellors available |
| Hours | Tue 6 pm-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 14 year(s) - 24 year(s) Youth 14-24 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Services Act |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling ~ LGBTQ Youth ; AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Laundry Facilities ~ LGBTQ Youth ; LGBTQ Support Groups ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Public Internet Access Sites ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Public Showers/Baths ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Telephone Facilities ~ LGBTQ Youth ; Youth Centres ~ LGBTQ Youth |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-241-7788 ext 300 |
| ballard@ysb.ca | |
| Website | www.ysb.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Brenda Allard, Youth Engagement Project Lead and Adult Ally |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1960 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services; Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 108228545 RR0001 ; United Way |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Children's Mental Health Ontario |