New Community Youth Hub unveiled at London Health Sciences Centre [Video]

Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) has unveiled the new location for its Community Youth Hubs.

Located at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)’s Victoria Hospital, LHSC says the hub that is set to open Nov. 25, will offer vital support, resources and care to young Londoners living without housing.

“This is the landing place for young people, coming in from homelessness, particularly those that are highest acuity,” explains Chief Executive Officer of Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Steve Cordes.

“So, someone will actually come straight in here, they may be referred by the emergency department, they may be referred by community partner London Cares, an outreach service that would bring them down here or other support staff at YOU.”

According to Cordes, the Community Youth Hub offers 15 beds and serves as a secure, supportive environment where youth ages 16 to 24 can stabilize, access health care, and connect with wraparound services as …