Youth Residence Programs

About the Programs

Our Transitional Housing for Youth programs provide a safe, structured, supportive environment for youth, ages 16 to 21, who are working towards independent living.

Programming may include:

• Budgeting and money management
• Problem solving and decision making
• Personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning, laundry
• Securing and maintaining  employment and/or education
• Social skills, communication skills, perspective taking
• Positive use of leisure time
• Caring for physical, sexual and mental health

The programs also take into account the individual needs of the youth by providing support counselling or referrals in areas such as income support, managing emotions, family and relationships, substance use, and mental health.

The Oshawa House

The Oshawa House opened in June of 1990 and continues to provide a semi-independent living environment for any youth who are 16  to 20 years of age. The program is staffed seven days a week, including overnights. Staff provide support and assistance to those who have attained a degree of self-sufficiency, but who could still benefit from the support and structure provided.

Program fees are $450 per month and include life skill programming and staffing support.

The Whitby House

The Whitby House opened in October 1985 and continues to provide a structured environment to male youth aged 16 to 18 years, who could benefit from the programming mentioned above and are motivated to participate and work toward independent living as their next step. The house is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staff mentor and support youth through programming  and day to day interactions  to enable youth to eventually live successfully and independently in the community.

Program fees are $450 per month and include life skills programming and staffing support.