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Youth Supported Independent Living

Youth Supported Independent Living (Y-SIL) offers levels of care that will match a youth’s needs.

While working to live independently, youth have several support options where they can learn budgeting, attend school, work and learn to manage their mental and physical health.

Explore options for Y-SIL participants:

This rental home is for youth 15 to 21 years of age who are struggling with life challenges such as addiction, mental health, legal restrictions or involvement in the sex trade. Full-time support staff work with the youth to reach their goals and learn life skills.

for youth ages 15-21
group home environment with other youth
on-site full-time staff

Transition Home offers more independence for youth who are struggling with life challenges such as addiction, mental health, legal restrictions or involvement in the sex trade. This option includes a bed, kitchenette and bathroom with common shared spaces with other youth tenants. Full-time staff work with youth to attend school, work and develop life skills.

for youth ages 16 to 18
apartment-like building with common space and other program youth
on-site full-time staff

This is an option for youth ages 16 to 20 to live in the community and learn life skills like meal planning, managing their money, problem solving and how to live with others. The mentor landlord works to guide your child and help them learn those skills but doesn’t act as their parent. They support, listen and give advice.

for youth ages 16 to 20
apartment-like building with other program youth
on-site staff

For ages 17 to 20, this option helps youth become ready to live on their own. Youth take responsibility to pay rent, learn about financial planning and other life skills that will move them closer to living independently with support from staff.

for youth ages 17 to 20
apartment-like building with other program youth
staff support but not on-site

This rental home program is for youth ages 17 and older who want to move into an apartment on their own. They have learned life skills and are working toward living on their own. Each youth has their own apartment and the building is staffed full-time.

for youth ages 17+
apartment-like building with other program youth
on-site full-time staff

This is an option for youth 18+ who have already learned basic living skills (budgeting, meal planning, living with others) and are ready to move on to being more in charge of their work, school, personal care, money, and being active in the community.

for youth ages 18+
independent and solo home rental
staff support but not on-site

AGE

15-21+ (varies by program)

LOCATION

Winnipeg

CONTACT

P 204-786-7051 (Ask for ‘Youth Supported Independent Living’)

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HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE?

For general questions about Youth Supported Independent Living, contact:
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families
717 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0M8

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