To help address the rising challenges of homelessness in London, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) has now opened the doors to the permanent location for its new Community Youth Hub located at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)’s Victoria Hospital. The hub offers vital support, resources and care directly on LHSC’s property to young Londoners living without housing. It is a key component of London’s Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response.
The Community Youth Hub offers 15 beds and serves as a secure, supportive environment where youth aged 16 to 24 can stabilize, access health care, and connect with wraparound services as they transition toward stable housing. The hub’s services are centered on trust, safety, and hope, empowering youth to move beyond trauma while providing critical access to care, housing, and social services. The hub has been offering services at a temporary location since December 2023, while renovations were underway at the LHSC location.
The Community Youth Hub aims to address complex needs that go beyond housing. Youth currently make up 26 percent of the homeless population in London and Middlesex, highlighting the critical need for targeted support.
The Community Youth Hub will expand to a second location at Joan’s Place to include clinic space operated by LHSC. This program expands the partnership between YOU and LHSC TO offer mental health services for youth on a walk-in and outreach basis.
For intake information, contact our Diversion team at 519-432-1112 x710 or Diversion@you.ca.
To contact the Hub staff directly, please call 519-931-7412.
