Need Help?
At Phoenix, we recognize that life can be tough - even at the best of times. If you are a youth between the ages of 12 - 24, we offer a variety of programs that can give you a hand. If you are between the ages of 16 - 24 we can offer emergency and long term shelter, employment and learning assistance, counseling, parent support, food, laundry facilities and medical support. Between the ages of 12 - 15, we can offer your family and you a place where you can receive counseling and support through the Phoenix Prevention program.
Please call our Emergency Numbers for Assistance:
Phoenix Youth Shelter: A safe emergency place to stay.
1-888-878-5088
Phoenix Center for Youth: A walk-in centre with staff who can help with your needs including advocacy, information, health care, and meeting basic needs.
1-866-620-0676
Phoenix Prevention: A counseling program for youth and their families.
(902) 444-3400
Reasons You Might Need Help
Young people come to Phoenix for a variety of reasons. Some have no place to live and are looking for emergency shelter or a long term place to stay, some are struggling with relationships with family or friends, some need food or clothing and some just need someone to talk to. Youth also come to Phoenix for help with getting back to school or work, because they're trying to apply for income support, or because they want to see a nurse they know they can trust.
Asking for Help
Asking for help can be hard. We get all kinds of messages that we should be strong, that we should deal with things ourselves or that we should accept what is happening to us because "that's life." The truth is that many young people are living in situations that are not safe or healthy and some young people are living on the streets. Sometimes asking for help is the bravest thing you can do. We want you to know that when you ask, we're listening.
What Kind of Help Can Phoenix Provide to Me?
Phoenix Youth Programs has a whole range of programs and services to help young people in need.
Who Can Get Help?
Phoenix Youth provides programs and services to young people between the ages of 16 and 24. The clinical therapists in the Phoenix Prevention Program offer counseling to youth between the ages of 12 and 24 and their families. Our Community Development team also works with youth between 12 and 24 in communities and schools.
Do I Need a Referral?
You do not need an adult to refer you to any of our programs. If you need help, you can call us directly.
