The oneROOF Youth Services Life Line Department is responsible for daily programming, drop-in and essential services.
Our drop-in services welcome youth, age 12 - 25 years old. Services include, but are not limited to:
Daily programming: life skills training, recreation and special events, substance abuse and prevention support, therapeutic art sessions, guest speakers/groups from community service agencies, etc.
Essential needs: meals, laundry, showers, storage lockers, etc. As well as access to hygiene products, food hampers, clothing donations, computer lab, and more.
One-on-one meetings with staff for the purpose of support, problem solving, goal setting and referrals.
General Daily Schedule:
Lunch: 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Dinner: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Programming/Drop-In: 8:30am - 8:45pm
Providing A Roof (PAR) Shelter: 9:15pm - 8:15am
Food Hamper Pick-up: Thursdays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop-In Cell Phone Number:
519-741-6415
Programming Calendar:
Happening At…
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Essential Care Access: meals, laundry, showers, storage lockers, hygiene products, clothing donations, phone access, COVID-19 screening, etc
Counsel: One-on-one support with staff for the purpose of support planning--including: housing support, employment and educational support, family reconnect support, social support, problem solving, goal setting and community service referrals.
Computer Lab: educational, employment and housing search purposes.
Emergency Food Hamper: Kitchen and hamper pick-up location.
Healthcare Services: Registered Nurse Practitioner from Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre--date/time to be determined.
Administrative space and youth meeting rooms.
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Administrative space, meeting rooms, and department offices.
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Providing A Roof (PAR) Shelter: 18 bed, co-ed, emergency shelter; open 9:15pm - 8:30am.