Moose Jaw, Sask. –
A new community hub in Moose Jaw will connect young people to a range of programs covering health needs, peer support, and recreation.
Homebase is a place where youth aged 12 to 25 can seek help on a broad range of needs. It’s a joint venture between government and a number of agencies, including the Regina YMCA, which also serves Moose Jaw.
“You know, a young person is facing challenges, whatever that may be, we think that with the partnerships that exist in the community that we have the opportunity to connect people to resources in real time,” explained YMCA Regina CEO Steve Compton.
There are rooms for health care, mental health and addictions program, mentoring or just a place to sit back and have fun with other young people. It was designed by a youth advisory board …