Operation Come Home

Record #: 68970462 | Last Full Update: 9 Feb 2023

Description and Services
Description (Service)	COVID-19 (22 May 2020) Services remain available by phone. At-the-door services (food bank, food-to-go, basic needs) available Mon, Wed 8:30 am-11:30 am. Reunite will still operate, as usual, youth aged 16-24 can still contact Reunite staff at 613-230-4663 if they have a runaway in need of assistance returning back to parent/guardian, Canada wide program Resource Centre. Uses a variety of programming designed to assist clients Guides and supports youth based on their dreams, goals, and desires Programs include: "Works" Programs Provide things such as challenge, achievement, independence and reward Provides paid opportunities to youth and allows them to further their knowledge or experience in an area of employment or education Includes social support "Matters" Programs Focused quality of life, such as socialization, dignity, friendship, and safety Reunite Assists youth with returning home to their families Serves all of Canada Finance Matters: Six week financial literacy course that provides: information on debt savings budgeting credit and credit reports saving and investing banking income and taxes, etc Job Action Project Provides employment preparation, skills training, work experience, support and monitoring for 40 youth facing multiple barriers to employment Housing Based Case Management (HBCM) Program Supported housing program for at-risk and/or homeless youth Each participant is provided with a housing worker, for up to one year, to assist them in finding and maintaining safe and affordable housing Youth in Transition (YIT) and Housing Support Work (HSW) program housing advocacy and search financial literacy basic life and tenant skills goal setting conflict resolution pertinent referrals for youth having signed or eligible to sign a Volunteary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA) with the Children's Aid Society (CAS) Street Outreach Front-line, street level outreach and crisis intervention Offers personal supplies such as mittens, socks, water, and food
Hours	At-the-door service hours: Mon and Wed 8:30 am-11:30 am
Eligibility	Transient youth between 16-21 years for the Reunite Program 16-30 years for local programming 16-25 years for drop-in access 16-17 years for Youth in Transition (YIT) and Housing Support Work Program with signed Voluntary Youth Services Agreement (VYSA) and no existing housing support
Languages	English, French
Application	Call or drop-in for more information Can self-refer or be referred by an agency
Location & Accessibility
Service Area	Ottawa
Address	150 Gloucester St Ottawa, ON K2P 0A6 Canada Get Directions
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office	613-230-4663
Toll Free	1-800-668-4663
Fax	613-230-8223
Email	info@operationcomehome.ca
Website	https://operationcomehome.ca
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