Our Place Peel
Service: Emergency Youth Shelter and Outreach Programs
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: PEL0360 | Last Full Update: 21 Apr 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | COVID-19 - Call 905-238-1383 for details on available programs and services |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-238-1383 |
| Crisis Phone | 905-238-1383 |
| Fax | 905-238-6916 |
| info@ourplacepeel.org | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Our-Place-Peel/127995940603120?ref=hl |
| Primary Contact | Dani Mills, Shelter Manager; Phone: 905-238-1383 ext 202; Email: dmills@ourplacepeel.org |
| Alternate Contact | Harvy Bhara, Community Outreach Manager; Phone: 647-999- 3058; Email: hbhara@ourplacepeel.org |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Emergency shelter and supports for youth experiencing homelessness * registered charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1985 |
| Primary Executive | Christy Upshall, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-238-1383 ext 201; Email: cupshall@ourplacepeel.org |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 -- Emergency shelter remaining open, 24-hour service provision and care * no walk-ins, assessment by phone screen * Outreach Team & Counselling -- supports for wellness, basic needs and food security * doesn't provide transportation * health screening questions prior to visiting * counselling available by phone to youth in need of additional supports for wellness * community outreach, preventative, and educational programming available virtually * in person and external service provider programming, community events are cancelled ---------------------------------------- Emergency shelter, transitional housing (up to 3 months), and community outreach programs, including family reconciliation counselling, and housing search and landlord negotiation assistance * volunteer opportunities Emergency shelter -- crisis counselling and case management * referrals services, including to ongoing clinical support and counselling * access to resource room Family Reconciliation Program -- mediation and counselling for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their identified family Home for Good -- intensive case management supporting youth to obtain and maintain permanent housing * collaboration of community organizations using Housing First for Youth model Housing Program -- intensive case management * assists youth in building positive relationships with landlord and/or property management * advocacy and information on rights and responsibilities HYPE Program -- works with youth who are homeless or in precarious living situations * transitional program to prepare for independent living, long term housing and/or to return home, includes life skills and personal development training * capacity 6 Outreach -- assist youth in community in development of life skills, problem solving skills * promotion of social support networks and personal independence Resource Room -- supports development of skills, housing searches, employment and education * tools to develop new skills, build confidence, and find support network |
| Hours | Office -- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Shelter -- Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s) Youth 16-24 years who are homeless, under housed, or at risk of homelessness |
| Application | Self referral -- call, email or walk in * visit website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Dixie Rd and Burnhamthorpe Rd E |
| Mailing Address | 5170 Dixie Rd, Ste 206 Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3 |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Child / Family Services ; Government / Legal ; Housing / Shelter ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Child Mental Health ; Community Legal Services ; COVID-19 Information & Resources ; Help to Find Housing ; Shelters for Youth ; Transitional Housing ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services |
| Service Categories | Adolescent/Youth Counselling ; Economic Self Sufficiency Programs ~ Homeless Youth ; Homeless Family Reunification Services ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Youth ; Juvenile/Youth Shelters ~ Boys ; Juvenile/Youth Shelters ~ Girls ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Youth ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ COVID-19 ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Homeless Youth |
