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YWCA Safe Haven is a short-term residential program that provides a home environment-including a new kitchen and shared living room-counseling and support to girls 14 - 19 years of age who are involved in or at risk of sexual exploitation and homelessness. The YWCA Safe Haven offers access to medical support and information through the services of a VON nurse, 24-hour counseling staff, referrals for education and job training as well as assistance in reconnecting with families and a community support network.
Supportive Counseling:
When you support the YWCA of Calgary, your donations provide direct opportunities for young women to stabilize their lives in a nurturing and home-like environment, through these services:
- 24/7 counseling staff
- Seven-bedroom home environment with new common kitchen, living room and computer resources
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Medical support (VON nurse on site)
- Life skills learning (cooking, budgeting, decision-making, cleaning, living on your own skills, etc)
- School supplies and arts & crafts
- Transportation (bus tickets)
- Access to donations room for gently used and new clothing and outerwear
- Referrals to other community resources, such as AADAC, CCASA,
- Development of positive peer relationships
- Recreation activities (hosted visits to the Zoo, theatre, movies, etc.)
- Advocacy and support
For More Information:
YWCA Safe Haven
320 - 5th Avenue SE
(403) 263-1550
ywca@ywcaofcalgary.com
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