Bridging the Gap

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Record #: BTN4791
Last Full Update: 31 Oct 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-635-0663
Toll Free Phone 1-877-425-8661
Fax 905-333-1844
E-Mail info@bridgingthegaphalton.ca
Website www.bridgingthegaphalton.ca
Primary Contact Transitional Youth Workers and Service Navigator

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Community-based program serving youth ages 16-24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness  

  • confidential service  
  • family members not informed when youth seek assistance
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2009
Primary Executive Steve O'Hearn, Program Manager
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides case management support to youth ages 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in:  

  • finding Ontario Works
  • food
  • alternative education
  • work
  • housing
  • counselling
  • financial management
  • life skills

Host Homes initiative:

  • matches youth with host homeowners who provide safe temporary housing

Bridge House program:

  • provides transitional housing for youth for a period of up to 2 years in residential neighbourhoods in Burlington and Milton

Oakville Residence:

  • provides transitional housing for a period of up to 2 years in a bachelor style apartment  

Service Navigator (north-end Halton only):

  • connect youth ages 14-24 with community supports and case management
Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) - 24 year(s)

Youth and young adults including all genders, non-binary and gender nonconforming youth
Application

Varies by program, contact for information
Languages English ; French
Fees Program - for transitional housing

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
 
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Mailing Address 1445 Norjohn Court, Units 1 & 2 
Burlington, ON L7L 0E6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Housing / Shelter ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Help to Find Housing ; Shelters for Youth ; Supportive Housing ; Transitional Housing
Service Categories Case/Care Management ~ Homeless Youth ; Homelessness Prevention Programs ; Housing Related Coordinated Entry ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Youth ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Homeless Youth ; Transitional Housing for Foster Youth ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Homeless Youth

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