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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1277 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 20 Apr 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Transitional (Long Term) Housing |
| Office Phone | Administrative office 519-822-4400 |
| info@wyndhamhouse.org | |
| Website | www.wyndhamhouse.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Kristen Cairney, Program Manager; Phone: 519-763-8660; Email: kristen@wyndhamhouse.org |
| Primary Executive | Leisha Burley, Program Director; Email: leisha@wyndhamhouse.org |
| Description (Site) | Physical location confidential |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1898 Stn Main Guelph, ON N1H 7A1 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; can make alternative arrangements for clients with mobility challenges |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Cooperative living residence for youth in full time educational programs who cannot live in their parental homes. Clients living in the residence are: * required to attend school, or an alternative classroom (Give Yourself Credit, New Way Program) * participate in a cooperative living environment * adhere to house rules, assist with daily household chores * participate in life skills education **Staff may arrange counselling, medical or other supports through community agencies **Upon leaving the program, staff assist with acquiring funding, school enrollment, and exit planning |
| Hours | Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Guelph ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) - 21 year(s) * full time in school * eligible for student social assistance through Wellington County Social Services or funded by Family and Children's Services, or parent |
| Application | Intake by appointment - call for information. Tours and interviews provided for those interested in accessing the program. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Wellington County Social Services ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Group Homes for Dependent Children ~ At Risk Youth ; Life Skills Education ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ At Risk Youth |
