The shelter contains 38 beds, a lounge, recreational facilities, as well as dining room and kitchen facilities. Our hostel accepts all men 16 years of age and older. We require a referral from another social service agency or Street Help staff member, in order to provide programming and services to any individual regardless of their heritage or culture. Our home provides a safe and clean haven for these individuals, with nutritious meals and a bed to sleep in. This is achieved through various programming and services offered to every resident.
Participation is conditional to their acceptance and continued residency.
By extending this service to former residents, we hope to diminish the sense of isolation experienced by some residents after leaving the hostel. This outreach service provides a sense of continuity and involvement in the community. The delivery of this programme was extremely successful and a second delivery commenced on May 31, 1999. We are well aware that many residents experience difficulties with culture shock, addictions, self-esteem and other social problems. Our counselors actively strive to provide direction in developing solutions.