SHYFT Youth Services
opened on January 5, 2011 and offers residential and outreach supports for homeless and at-risk youth in Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties.
Click HERE for some of our Youths own stories.
SHYFT can provide temporary housing for up to seven youth (ages 16 - 24). In addition to residential services, SHYFT offers programs and workshops. Outreach youth can also access washroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities.
Meals at SHYFT are prepared and shared by youth and staff.
All youth are responsible to follow house rules and expectations. These rules and expectations will be explained and discussed upon entering the home. Referrals for support services can be initiated by outside agencies or individuals, however, youth must self-refer to access services.
Click HERE for some of our Youths own stories.
SHYFT can provide temporary housing for up to seven youth (ages 16 - 24). In addition to residential services, SHYFT offers programs and workshops. Outreach youth can also access washroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities.
Meals at SHYFT are prepared and shared by youth and staff.
All youth are responsible to follow house rules and expectations. These rules and expectations will be explained and discussed upon entering the home. Referrals for support services can be initiated by outside agencies or individuals, however, youth must self-refer to access services.
SHYFT offers the following services/supports:
- Transitional housing (for up to seven youth)
-Twenty-four hour staff support
- Access to a safe and friendly environment
- Programs and workshops, as determined by youth
- Referrals to other services
- Support for youth to develop goals and plans
- Shared meal planning and preparation
- Laundry facilities
- Telephone and internet access
Below are pictures of some summer fun!
To commemorate our 5 year anniversary, students from NSCC's Applied Media Communication Arts class created a video showcasing the work we do at SHYFT. Click the image below to view the video.
To make a donation:
SHYFT has reached charitable status; therefore, a tax receipt will be made out for any donation of $20.00 or more. Please make cheques payable to SHYFT Youth Services.
Our mailing address is:
Box 2000,
Yarmouth, NS, B5A 0B2
SHYFT also accepts non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, tampons, pads), socks, slippers, blankets, books, gently used youth appropriate clothing, and DVDs.
Please call (902) 881-3111 or Toll Free 1-855-781-3111 to arrange for drop off of donation items or for more information about how you can assist SHYFT in helping the homeless and at-risk youth in the Tri-Counties.
SHYFT has reached charitable status; therefore, a tax receipt will be made out for any donation of $20.00 or more. Please make cheques payable to SHYFT Youth Services.
Our mailing address is:
Box 2000,
Yarmouth, NS, B5A 0B2
SHYFT also accepts non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, tampons, pads), socks, slippers, blankets, books, gently used youth appropriate clothing, and DVDs.
Please call (902) 881-3111 or Toll Free 1-855-781-3111 to arrange for drop off of donation items or for more information about how you can assist SHYFT in helping the homeless and at-risk youth in the Tri-Counties.
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