Haldimand-Norfolk REACH

Site: Simcoe - Union St

Service: Union House

Record #: SIM0042
Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2024

Record Details

Legal Name Haldimand-Norfolk Resource, Education and Counselling Help;

Service Details

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Haldimand County ; Norfolk County
Eligibility Union House is a voluntary program for youth ages 16 and 17 who are:
  • enrolled in secondary school programming
  • in need of a safe and stable place to live
  • seeking assistance with life skill and interpersonal skill development
  • committed to growing towards a successful transition to independence
Application

Referral sources for the program include but are not limited to family, friends, educators, health care providers, police, Probation and Parole, Children's Aid, other H-N REACH programs, and other local service providers. Youth may also contact the program directly

  • phone to arrange an appointment.
  • tours of the house and information regarding the program are available and can be offered during daytime, evening and weekend hours
  • virtual tours are available upon request
Languages English
Fees Room and board are applied according to income to help cover food and operational costs. Financial assistance through Ontario Works may be available and will be determined on an individual basis. Youth Support Workers will assist youth in applying for funding as necessary

Address and Location

Located In Community Simcoe
Address & Map
251 Union St
Simcoe, ON
Canada N3Y 2B4
Intersection Union St and Queen St
Mailing Address 101A Nanticoke Creek Pkwy 
Townsend, ON 
Canada N0A 1S0
Physical Access Not Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Provides a supportive living environment for transitional-age youth from the Haldimand and Norfolk areas.  Supports youth in developing the skills necessary for independent living or a return to the family home, and successful integration into the workforce

Program offers:

  • individual and group life skills training
  • individual program planning
  • supportive counselling

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-426-7604
Fax 519-426-2564
E-Mail kgammon@hnreach.on.ca
Website https://www.hnreach.on.ca
Social Media Facebook
Primary Contact Kathy Gammon, Youth and Justice Services Manager; Phone: 519-587-2441 ext 312
Alternate Contact Kim Chapman, Union House Supervisor; Phone: 519-426-7604 ext 580; Email: kchapman@hnreach.on.ca
Primary Executive Wendy Carron, Executive Director; Phone: 519-587-2441 ext 401