Transitional Housing
Youth are prioritized for units in the Transitional Housing Program.
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Programs & Services
Young people separated by thousands of miles
Sojourn House’s Skills for Life program has been developed to settle and integrate “separated refugee youth” into Canada — young people between the ages of 16–24 who are seeking protection in Canada and have arrived alone, without family or social supports.
Some of the challenges our youth face include the lack of family supports, feelings of isolation, lack of English language skills, discrimination and poverty. These are not regular youth — these are young people separated by thousands of miles from their families, and therefore they require a more emotionally connected case management plan.
Who this program serves
Separated refugee youth, ages 16–24, who arrived in Canada alone
How to access
Referral-based — from community agencies or through Sojourn House’s Shelter Program.
Admissions
416-864-9136 ext. 240Senior Director of Shelter and Housing
Program information
416-864-9900 ext. 225Youth Social Worker
Services provided
- Support with all phases of the refugee determination process and landing processes
- Assistance accessing education — ESL, employment training and post-secondary programs
- Coordination with external service providers
- Community outreach
- Orientation sessions and monthly tenant meetings
- Group activities, recreational programming and social activities
- Experiential cooking programs
- Mentoring and technology training
- Academic supports
- Clinical assessments and one-on-one counselling
- Life skills workshops
- Assistance securing independent housing
Referral-based programYouth are referred to us by multiple community agencies and may also be referred through Sojourn House’s Shelter Program. For inquiries: Admissions — Senior Director of Shelter and Housing, 416-864-9136 ext. 240; Program information — Youth Social Worker, 416-864-9900 ext. 225.
Related programs
24/7 Emergency Shelter
The Shelter Program identifies and refers youth to Skills for Life.
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Support youth education — school supplies, transit, field trips and application fees.
Learn moreA young person alone deserves a community
$50 provides school supplies, transportation or application fees for a separated refugee youth.