St. Leonard’s HPE offers comprehensive prevention and on-going wrap around supports for youth at risk of homelessness in our communities.
Program Details
Eligible youth may receive the support needed to prevent eviction and/or obtain housing to avoid experiencing or re-experiencing homelessness. This includes system navigation, employment preparation, housing application support, tenants rights and responsibilities programming, transportation to vital services, safety planning, 24/7 phone support, and life-skills development. Our housing loss prevention and community integration services are tailored to each youth’s needs based on their unique situation.
Program Goals
St. Leonard’s HPE housing loss prevention services exist to prevent youth in Hastings and Prince Edward counties from experiencing homelessness. By offering the necessary support services, education, connection and stability to prevent eviction, maintain financial security and promote independence, St. Leonard’s strives to enable youth to reach their fullest potential in their chosen communities.
Through our community integration services, youth who have stayed in St. Leonard’s HPE emergency and/or transitional housing program will continue to be supported as they take the next steps toward independence and leave the program home. Integration services are provided to promote sustainable independence, increase safety, and offer continuous support during a young person’s transition into adulthood.
Housing loss prevention and community integration services are available to youth between the ages of 15 and 24 and who are at risk of housing loss within Hastings and prince Edward counties.
Any agency or organization supporting eligible youth may make a referral with the youth seeking services present. Self-referrals are welcome
Our team must speak directly to the individual seeking services in order to complete a referral/assessment for eligibility.
