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The Windsor Youth Centre

The Windsor Youth Centre

1247 Wyandotte Street East
Windsor, Ontario N9A 3K6

Phone: 226-674-0006
Fax: 226-674-3006
wyc@downtownmission.com

The Windsor Youth Centre, a program of the Downtown Mission provides young people aged 16 – 29 with essentials like food and hygiene items as well as opportunities to develop their personal identity and look into growth opportunities in a safe place.

Support the WYC and ensure local hurting youth have somewhere to turn

Drop-In

The Windsor Youth Centre is
open Monday to Saturday from 4pm–9pm for youth aged 16 to 29.

Services available during this time include Dinner starting at 5pm, access to our Food pantry, Hygiene products, and Access to computers.

You will meet friendly staff and volunteers for
support, assistance and
Additional programming
Plus more…

Outreach

Our Outreach services are available Monday through Saturday By Appointment Only.

You will receive one-on-one support to assist with a variety of matters such as:  System Navigation, Basic and Immediate Needs,
Housing, Income,
Writing your Resume, Education, Identification, Documentation, OSAP/OW/ODSP Applications, Agency Referrals, etc

Our Services

The Socio-Economic Integration Navigation Program

The SEIN program offers an opportunity for youth to meet one-on-one with a System Navigator from College Boréal to assess their needs and goal plan as they strive to reach their dreams! The System Navigator is available onsite at the Windsor Youth Centre Wednesdays from 5pm-8pm.

Alternative conflict resolution

An opportunity for youth to work on emotional regulation and processing within a small group of peers and trained staff over an 8 week course Connect with staff to sign up!

In partnership with Crossroads

UP2U

A wellness and recovery peer support program every Monday night between 5:30 pm - 7:30pm that supports and provides youth with a secure community to discuss their overall wellbeing

In Partnership with
The Morris & Beverly Baker Foundation

G.S.A

A safe space to connect, listen, laugh, meet new friends and be proud to be YOURSELF! Meets every Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Check the WYC GSA page on Facebook for updates.

Generation WYC

Our family program allows parents to get together once a week for peer and professional support and services. Access to grocery items such as eggs and milk, help finding baby items, referrals to other services for housing, employment, education, parenting and more. Tuesdays between 1 pm - 3 pm Lunch provided

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For many youth like Alex, the Windsor Youth Centre is more than just a place- it's a lifeline. It offers a safe space, understanding and community to those who need it most.

Your Support Makes a Difference

“WYC is a sanctuary for me when I'm feeling sad and alone. It's a place where I find comfort, support and a sense of belonging"
Alex

View our Windsor Youth Facebook Page  Visit the Windsor Youth Centre on our Facebook page to see updates.

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