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Organization:
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Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa - Downtown Services and Drop-In
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Address:
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147 Besserer St
Ottawa, ON
K1N 6A7
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Map
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 12noon-6pm * Sat-Sun 1pm-6pm
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Executives:
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Nina Gorka - Chief Executive Officer
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Service Description:
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Support services and drop-in for youth- crisis and individual short-term supportive counselling
- laundry facilities, showers, housing, and trusteeship services
- access to computers with internet access and telephones
- health clinic with a multidisciplinary health team
- outreach and needle exchange programs
Issues addressed:- poverty
- physical abuse
- health care
- employment
- school
- substance use
- sexual orientation
- loss
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Application:
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Drop-in, registration process, age verification required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth 16-20 years with difficulties or who are homeless or at unstable housing
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