Youth Action Centre (The)
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The Cornerstone
332 Richmond St, Suite 102
London, ON
N6A 3C3
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519-432-1112 ext 101
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Fax: 519-432-2883
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Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
Application
Call or drop-in
Food Bank - open on the 15th of each month at 3pm until supplies last * call ahead to ensure supplies

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Youth 16-24 years

Fees
Free

Contacts
Jason Gallindo - Housing Manager
519-432-1112 ext 104 * jasonm@you.ca

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
London, Middlesex

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Resource centre offering outreach and support services for at-risk, transient and street youth

Services include outreach, life skills groups, supportive counselling, advocacy, basic needs service provision and prevention education, parenting education * anonymous HIV testing * showers, laundry facilities and hygiene supplies are available * health and safety information and supplies are available including, condoms, first aid supplies

Offers transitional and affordable rental housing units within the Cornerstone Building * assists youth in finding housing, emergency food, emergency shelter, medical/health care, education, legal aid and counselling * information and referral to other agency services * health care centre

Available as cooling/warming centre with extended drop-in hours (8am-9pm) during Extreme Weather Alerts issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit * access to mitts, hats, and coats
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  • Supportive Housing Youth are assessed and provided an individual action plan to address personal needs and goals that assist in moving toward becoming self-sufficient * gain life skills training, pre-employment preparation and educational planning support through individual and group activities
Meetings:
Food Bank and Community Meals:
  • Food Bank - Open on the 15th of each month at 3pm until supplies last * baby food available while supplies available * call ahead to ensure supplies

For specific meal times, visit Information London's Meal and Food Bank Calendar

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Last update: Oct 31, 2023: Suggest an edit