YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin
YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is a local community agency that offers supportive housing and housing-stability help, including Women's Supportive Housing, Youth Supportive Housing, and a Youth Homelessness Protocol for at-risk youth, along with other community supports.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Adult women and youth in St.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- Adult women and youth in St
- Thomas-Elgin who are struggling with housing or homelessness, depending on the program
- The Youth Homelessness Protocol is an emergency response for at-risk youth
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Varies by program (a supportive housing spot and case support, not a cash payment).
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
Adult women and youth in St. Thomas-Elgin who are struggling with housing or homelessness, depending on the program. The Youth Homelessness Protocol is an emergency response for at-risk youth.
Good to know
Phone 519-631-9800, toll-free 1-800-461-0954, address 16 Mary Street West N5P 2S3, hours (Mon-Fri 9-12 / 1-4:30), and the three residential programs (Women's Supportive Housing, Youth Supportive Housing, Youth Homelessness Protocol) confirmed on the YWCA's own contact page. Aylmer office at 20 Talbot Street East, phone 226-210-6800, also confirmed. No public email is listed on the official contact page, so none is shown.
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