Our Stories

Robert as a Phoenix

Every day Phoenix youth are rising above the challenges in their lives.  Outlined below are some of their stories.

We are always interested in hearing from Phoenix youth, wherever you may be in your journey.  If you would like to share your story, please know that it will be kept confidential, unless otherwise discussed with you.

"As soon as I moved into Phoenix House, I knew that I had moved to a safe and positive environment – an environment where the food was never scarce and where the staff care about and connect with the residents."
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"Now that I have lived in Supervised Apartment Program I have gained time management, money management and problem solving skills."
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"I plan on doing great things in the future. My ultimate goal has changed frequently, however, I know that whatever I end up doing, I will succeed in it, and I know I can attribute much of it to the tools that Phoenix Youth programs has given me and shown me how to use."
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"I could never have done it without the help, support, and guidance of the wonderful staff at Phoenix."
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"One of my friends mentioned to me to go to check out ‘Phoenix Centre for Youth,' and I'm telling you nothing in my whole life helped me as much as they did. I had a place to live. I got back into school for the first time since I was thirteen and I got my grade ten."
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