Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition - REST Centres

Housing, counselling, case management and homelessness prevention programs

Bridge of HOPE

• housing-first program that includes rent subsidies and connects homeless and at-risk Black youth with landlords, offering wrap-around services to support housing stability

Learning Initiative Fostering Employment (LIFE)

• workshops and programs that help youth develop fundamental personal, professional, and life skills to enhance employability and self-sufficiency
• program includes Tenant Education, Financial Literacy, Employment Support, Home Economics, and Work placements

Healing Emotional Recovery and Opportunity (HERO)

• individual and group counseling that centres on mental health challenges faced by homeless and at-risk Black youth
• program addresses vulnerabilities related to trauma, addiction, and anti-social behaviors; focus on mental health and emotional well-being

Recreation Inspiring Social Engagements (RISE)

• combines basketball, mentorship, and comprehensive support to address gang involvement, crime, and social vices, while helping youth build essential life skills like communication and conflict management to help them succeed in their personal and professional endeavors

Bare Necessities

• emergency grocery support, transportation support, household items to address the immediate and critical needs of vulnerable youth

Family Intervention and Reunification Management (FIRM)

• culturally appropriate counseling and support services focused on preventing youth homelessness by addressing underlying issues within families