Kingston Youth Services Hub (KYSH)
The KYSH Campaign
KYSH will financially support the build out of Kingston’s Youth Services Hub which will provide critical services to 16-24-year-old homeless and vulnerable youth in one location.
Combining individualized case management and support across programs in the most cost-effective way to utilize limited operational financial resources, staffing, and shared infrastructure & facilities to maximize deliverables to Kingston youth.
Providing Opportunity and a Better Future.
Services & Facilities
One Roof
Central to the Youth Services Hub. One Roof provides the wrap-around individual support services to our Youth with additional Psychiatry, Psychology, and Medical services. In concert with 27 community agencies providing support services for youth, One Roof will have a greater capacity for existing programs.
Supportive Housing
38 additional bachelor and accessible units with individual case management to assess youth needs and resourcing to reach the goal of individual self-sufficiency and independence.
Café & Job Skills Training Centre
The Café and Job skills training centre, will provide youth with employable and transferable skills to become productive members of our community.
Transitional Housing
Providing critical immediate needs to homeless youth, providing a secure and safe space, reducing strains on the health system and providing longer term support services in an integrated and cost efficient model.
Cultural Centre
Repurposing the historic church provides an opportunity for Youth-focused Arts and Indigenous programming. Youth use events include concerts, art shows, banquets, and meeting spaces.
