Programs & Services
Phoenix provides a continuum of care consisting of long-term and multi-level services to at-risk and homeless youth. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
Phoenix began in 1987 with our first program - Phoenix House. It was through the vision of community-minded individuals who saw a growing need to assist youth that Phoenix was born. With the assistance of our patrons we were able to establish Phoenix House and, as the need in our community has grown, so too has Phoenix.
Phoenix Prevention Program – The Phoenix Prevention Program has emerged from an understanding that preventative measures and early intervention can help to address the cycle of homelessness that so often begins in youth. It offers community education and therapeutic intervention for at-risk youth and their families.
Phoenix Centre for Youth – a street-front, walk-in service offering counselling, referral to community resources, advocacy, health services, food, showers and laundry facilities.
Phoenix Youth Shelter – a 20-bed shelter facility offering a range of services including safe emergency accommodations; clothing, food and other daily essentials; counselling and therapeutic support to enable youth to move forward to a safer, healthier and more productive lifestyle.
Phoenix House – a ten-bed long-term residential facility for males and females. It offers safe, supportive housing for youth learning skills for independent living.
Supervised Apartment Program – three independent homes in which three clients reside with a live-in support person. The Supervised Apartment Program provides a long-term, supportive living situation for youth enhancing skills needed for the next level of independent living.
Phoenix Learning and Employment Centre – the goal of the Phoenix Learning and Employment Centre is to provide youth with opportunities for pre-employment, employment, life-skill and academic development.
Health Services – the Health Service offers comprehensive on-site health care at Phoenix Youth Shelter, Phoenix Centre for Youth and Phoenix House.
Special Initiatives (SPIN) - offers innovative programming designed to develop youths' skills and competencies through activities that reflect the interests and talents of the youth.
Parent Support - this program provides young moms and dads with access to workshops, counselling, as well as baby-care items and food.
Follow Up Program - youth are reassured to know that even when the "graduate" from our programs at the age of 25, they can still stay connected.
