YMCA Hamilton Youth in Transition Housing Support Worker Program

Providing support to 16 and 17-year-old youth seeking housing and/or housing maintenance; assistance to search for, view, apply, and retain housing. Support includes developing personal (life skills) and household management skills such as (but not limited to) budgeting, tenant skills, and connecting with additional community supports. 

Additional Program Supports include:

  • Financial Literacy
  • Identification replacement, including access to free Digital Wallet 
  • Education opportunities
  • Employment Readiness
  • Advocacy
  • Legal Services
  • Immigration
  • Health & Mental Health services
  • Housing 101 Workshop available upon request
Organizations that offer this Service
YMCA of Hamilton Burlington and Brantford
Sites that offer this Service
Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA Location
Hours vary, contact for details.
Work: 365-889-6600 (phone or text)
Website: www.ymcahbb.ca

79 James St S
Hamilton, ON
L8P 2Z1

Eligibility

Open to youth 16-17 years old in Hamilton and Brantford Region, currently or previously in a Voluntary Youth Service Agreement (VYSA) with a Child Protection Agency, or with no current or previous Child Protection involvement. 

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Call or text 365-889-6600; Community Partners, peer, or self-referral welcome.

Age Range
16 to 17 years
Last Full Update
September 26, 2023