Boys and Girls Club of Niagara

Nightlight Youth Services
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Record #: NIA0699 Last Modified: 26 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 20 Aug 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionNightlight Youth Services provides long and short term housing options for youth through two programs:
Short-term residence under the Region of Niagara's hostel agreement (in the front unit) * provides for the basic needs of youth while supporting them with meeting their goals through the provision of 24 hour staffing, resources and the implementation of development programs
Long-term supported transitional housing for youth without secure housing (located in the rear unit) * offers more independence but includes staff supports to encourage and empower youth to build competencies and life skills * the goal of the program is to prepare residents for independence and strengthen their capacity for success as self-sufficient members of the community
HoursMon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) - 30 year(s)
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationReferrals to the short-term program can be made 24 hours a day 
Applications for the long-term program can be accessed through the Transitions Coordinator
FeesProgram fees are applied to the long-term program only
Contact Information
Address & Map
5519 Ontario Ave
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3S4
 
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Located In CommunityNiagara Falls
IntersectionOntario Ave and John St
Mailing Address8800 McLeod Rd 
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S5
Office Phone905-358-3678
Fax905-358-3678
E-Mailnightlight@boysandgirlsclubniagara.org
Websitewww.boysandgirlsclubniagara.org
Primary ContactJustin Braet, Manager; Email: j.braet@boysandgirlsclubniagara.org
Alternate ContactMike Digiglio, Assistant Manager
AccessibilityNot Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way
EstablishedDec 2004
FundingRegional ; Federal ; Donations ; United Way ; Private - Boys and Girls Club of Niagara
Subjects
SubjectsHomeless youth ; Life skills training ; Shelters ; Supportive housing
Broader TermsAge groups ; Education ; Educational programs ; Homeless people ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Instructional programs ; Supportive settings ; Youth