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Emergency Shelter and Food
Family Preservation Wellness Centre – Council of Yukon First Nations
The Family Preservation Wellness Centre, operated by the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), is a culturally grounded facility in Whitehorse dedicated to supporting Yukon First Nations women and children, particularly those facing housing instability or fleeing violence.
Kaushee's Place / Yukon Women's Transition Home
Kaushee's offers shelter, outreach, support and advocacy for women and their children fleeing abuse. In addition to a no-cost 30-day crisis level stay, Kaushee's offers independent second-stage housing in a secure environment based on Yukon housing rates. There is a full-time child care worker, a 24-hour crisis line and a drop-in outreach service.
Salvation Army
867-393-8320
B-311 Black St, Whitehorse YT Y1A2N1
The Salvation Army has a 10-bed shelter and drop-in centre. They serve meals and provide emergency assistance in the form of clothing, food, accommodation, life skills training and counselling.
Whitehorse Emergency Shelter
The Whitehorse Emergency Shelter (WES) provides essential services to adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Since October 1, 2022, the shelter has been operated by Connective in partnership with the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN)
Whitehorse Food Bank
Each month, registered clients can pick up a food hamper containing three days' worth of food. The food bank also offers free counselling services by appointment.
Employment Services
Employment Central
Employment Central provides job search assistance to Yukoners by providing a resource centre with computers, fax, phone, job postings, resume assistance, interview practice, employment counselling and workshops.
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre
The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is a "community house" with resources for helping community residents. They offer programs like after-school tutoring, prenatal and parenting programs, traditional camps, employment training, student financial assistance, youth justice programs, family support and a youth emergency shelter.
Yukon WorkinfoNET
YuWin offers an online directory of local, national and global job and career websites and information to help Yukoners make sound career decisions.
Counselling and Support Services
Alcohol and Drug Services – Government of Yukon
Alcohol and Drug Services offers preventative and treatment services to individuals, families and groups on issues of substance abuse. Community development and aftercare consultation services are provided for Yukon communities.
Blood Ties Four Directions Centre
They offer support and counselling for people affected by HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C. They have naturopathic care, infectious disease testing, limited immunizations, health information and referrals, pregnancy testing, hot meals, and housing advocacy for hard-to-house populations. They also offer an on-site and outreach van needle exchange, safer crack kit program, and distribution of food, condoms and hygiene supplies.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of Yukon
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society of Yukon (FASSY) seeks to reduce the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and improve the lives of people living with the effects of alcohol-related birth defects.
Health and Social Services – Government of Yukon
The Department of Health and Social Services provides a wide range of services including social assistance, child protection, rehabilitation services, alcohol and drug treatment and prevention programs, child care and seniors' services. Services are offered Yukon-wide. Whitehorse residents should contact the relevant program office. Residents outside of Whitehorse should contact the local health or social services office.
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre
The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is a "community house" with resources for helping community residents. They offer programs like after-school tutoring, prenatal and parenting programs, traditional camps, employment training, student financial assistance, youth justice programs, family support and a youth emergency shelter.
Victim Services and Family Violence Prevention Unit – Government of Yukon
They offer specialized services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and provide support, information, and advocacy for people who are victims of a crime. The unit also refers clients to supporting agencies.
Youth Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon provides services to families, children and adult volunteers in the Yukon. Volunteers provide positive adult role models, in the spirit of fun and friendship, for boys and girls ages six to 16 years, from one-parent homes. These friendships contribute to a child's healthy development and encourage their growth and maturity as members of society.
Bringing Youth Towards Equality
This Bringing Youth Towards Equality (B.Y.T.E.) is an advocacy and action group for Yukon youth. They have a Facilitation Team, Mentorship Program and offer a library, art section, free store, computer terminals, referral services, and youth meeting space.
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre
The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre is a "community house" with resources for helping community residents. They offer programs like after-school tutoring, prenatal and parenting programs, traditional camps, employment training, student financial assistance, youth justice programs, family support and a youth emergency shelter.
Whitehorse Youth Centre – Boys & Girls club
The Whitehorse Youth Centre is a drop-in and games room for young people aged 12 to 18 years. Young people have the opportunity to socialise in a safe, supervised environment. Referrals to counselling and other confidential services are provided by trained staff. Other services include an after-school snack, afternoon tutoring, free phone, daily activities, weekly health and lifestyle workshops, and day trips and outdoor recreation.
Youth of Today Society
The Youth of Today Society provides a safe, nurturing environment for youth at risk. They offer a youth drop-in centre, feeding program, computers, internet access, pool and movie nights, art and music workshops, as well as Health and Justice services such as a youth advocate, court support worker and youth counsellor.
Yukon Child & Youth Advocate Office
The Yukon Child & Youth Advocate Office (YCAO) is an independent entity of the Yukon Legislative Assembly dedicated to upholding the rights and interests of children and youth under 19 years of age. It serves those who are receiving or eligible to receive designated government services, including education, child welfare, health, and youth justice programs