Youth Haven

Youth Haven Emergency Shelter


Description

At this time, shelter is open for youth that are currently living there.
Crisis care facility offering:

  • emergency care housing, food and clothing
  • 19 beds (will increase to 30 beds when shelter rebuild is completed)
  • support in life skills development (dress, hygiene, cooking and budgeting)
  • short or long term stay, length of stay determined by person's need and rate of progress
  • long term stays require carrying out a plan (continuing education, work, or job search)
  • in-house and mobile outreach counselling services for individuals and families
  • information and referral

Boxes of Hope Fundraising Campaign

  • Purchase a box for $50, contains scarves, gloves, tuques, toiletries, hygiene products, gift cards, bus tokens and more
  • Campaign runs until Christmas
  • Donors can be eligible to win prizes

Donations

Accept donations of:

  • Food staples: drop off Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm at 22 Wellington St E
  • donations of store purchased food, clothing and house/cleaning supplies are being accepted, cannot accept homemade meals at this time
  • Christmas gifts, winter clothing, socks, hygiene and beauty supplies, school supplies, journals, adult colouring books, baked goods, youth-geared Gift Cards (movies, restaurants etc.), bus tickets/passes
  • if you have something to donate, call 705-739-7616 to let them know when you will be coming to the house
Eligibility
Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness 16-24 years old
Application Process
Call, email or drop-in
Documents Required
No documents required
Office
705-739-7616 - - accept collect calls
Fax
705-739-7329
Web Site
https://youthhaven.ca/program-services/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
22 Wellington St E
Barrie, ON, L4M 2B8
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Nicole Barkley, Director of Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-739-7616
Executive Director
Lucy Gowers
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-795-7423
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Barrie Public Library, Information Barrie
Last Verified On
June 24, 2025
Address
22 Wellington St E
Barrie, ON, L4M 2B8
Nearest major intersection: Bayfield St and Wellington St E
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Accessibility
Not Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0000 to 2400
Tue
0000 to 2400
Wed
0000 to 2400
Thu
0000 to 2400
Fri
0000 to 2400
Sat
0000 to 2400
Sun
0000 to 2400
  • Shelter Intake: Mon-Sun 24 hours
  • Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Simcoe County