Why Not Youth Centres
Site: Brantford - Colborne St
Service: Youth Centre
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: SIM1528 | Last Full Update: 20 Jul 2018 |
| Service Details | |
|---|---|
| Hours | Mon-Thu 5 pm-9 pm |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Brantford |
| Eligibility | Ages: 13 year(s) - 18 year(s) |
| Application | Call * E-mail * Drop-in * no application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Brantford |
| Address & Map | 368 Colborne St Brantford, ON N3S 3N3 |
| Intersection | Colborne St and Park Ave |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description | |
| Description (Service) | Youth drop-in centre geared toward homeless and at-risk youth ages 13-18 * no fees or applications to access the centre * meals are provided 2-4 times per week * clothing and emergency food banks are available each night, free of charge * team of volunteer Youth Mentors on-site to keep the centre safe, entertaining, and community-oriented Activities include: * pool * video games * karaoke * a lounge * arts and crafts * cooking * nail art, and more Day trips are offered seasonally as available. The staff team is poised to assist youth in identifying challenges, sourcing out community resources (including housing, counselling, and addictions services) etc |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-759-2221 |
| becca@whynotyouthcentres.com | |
| Website | www.whynotyouthcentres.com/brantford.html |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Becca McLellan, Director; Phone: 519-865-0108 |
| Alternate Contact | Charlie Kopczyk, Founder/Executive Director; Email: charlie@whynotyouthcentres.com |
