Bridging the Gap

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Record #: BTN4791

Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2024

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 View Google Map
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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