Youth homelessness an ‘unseen’ crisis in Greater Victoria

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Youth at-risk are in need of more housing in Greater Victoria.

There are only 17 beds total in all of Greater Victoria that provide a place for youth, but Muldoon says that number isn’t nearly meeting the demand. “For Mitchell House we had 60 referrals last year, and 37 referrals for girls. The demand outweighs supply by a huge margin.”

Read the article: Youth homelessness an ‘unseen’ crisis in Greater Victoria

Source: Victoria News

In Crisis?:

If you require urgent emotional support, including having thoughts of suicide and other mental health issues, please call Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888.

Youth (under 25 years of age) may access youthspace.ca for online emotional support.

For other resources, including shelter availability, visit bc211.ca