The YMCA has been providing housing and shelter for at-risk youth for decades. Whether it's family problems, trouble with the law, or just being locked out of the house, we’ll help you stay warm and safe, and get you the help that you need.
• 7 Vanauley St., Toronto, M5V 2A8
• Our shelter has 40 beds and we provide harm-reduction and trauma-informed residential services to at-risk homeless young men, ages 16–24
• Gender is self-identified, and The Wagner Green YMCA (formerly Vanauley Street YMCA) is a trans-positive space
• The Wagner Green YMCA also provides housing supports to enable youth to secure and maintain permanent, affordable accommodation
• Staff provide support for youth to make positive changes under challenging circumstances
• Contact us: We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and our services are free. If you or a friend needs some help, you can call us at 416-504-9700
• Location and directions to The Wagner Green YMCA
• Geared towards youth ages 18–24 receiving social assistance
• This 12-week program introduces participants to career development and employment skills
• Participants will also have access to individualized wraparound supports and onsite services
• Our employment supports for youth is a highly specialized, intensive employment program for homeless and at-risk youth ages 16–24
• This 9-week program includes the following: assessment, program participation, action plan creation, and up to 12 weeks of post-program supports
• Specialized supports (housing, transportation, substance use, access to food, mental health, etc.) related to the needs of homeless youth, will also be provided to decrease barriers to participation
• The drop-in program operates with several community partners to offer services to homeless, and street-involved youth ages 16–24
• The goal of the drop-in is to provide a safe place where street youth can rebuild their trust in people and find services that can help them. These services include medical, mental health, employment, housing support and legal services
• Our Streets to Home program conducts street outreach to youth between the ages of 16–24 living in rough situations in the Trinity/Spadina and surrounding area
Applications are currently OPEN. See below for details.
• YMCA Sprott House first opened its doors in September 2007 and is one of the first 2SLGBTQIA+ transitional housing programs for youth in Canada
• YMCA Sprott House provides one year of supported residential living for up to 25 young people between the ages of 16 to 24
• Eligibility is determined through an application and interview process and participants are expected to participate in house activities as well as work with a Case Manager towards self-determined goals. For more information on the application process, Please click here.
• For specific inquiries or to be added to our distribution list, please email: sprott@ymcagta.org
• For more information about YMCA Sprott House, please call 647-438-8383
• Thanks to everyone offering their support to YMCA Sprott House. If you want to learn more about how you can help, please contact YMCA Sprott House directly at giving@ymcagta.org or donate now
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