Youthab helps individuals obtain and maintain the three essentials for quality of life: housing, good mental health and employment.
Under the Youthab umbrella of services are the Career Edge Employment Programs, the Community Mental Health Counseling Program and three very specific Housing Programs: the Transition Home Program, Cooperative Housing, and the Hastings Housing Resource Centre Program.
Today, through our various programs and a dedicated staff of over 50 professionals, we provide confidential, professional services to over 10,000 people per year in the 6 communities we service in the Greater Quinte area.
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Quinte West Ontario Works, Social Services 91 Creswell Dr., Trenton, ON
Emergency financial assistance (for Quinte West residents) with such items as hydro, gas, rent, and other financial needs in order to avoid disconnection or evictions. Applications can be completed at the Quinte West Ontario Works in Quinte West.
199 Dundas St. East, Belleville ON K8N 1E2
ODSP is a provincial government program which provides income and employment supports to eligible persons with disabilities. This program replaces the former Family Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation services. Income support is provided to persons who both qualify financially and have been determined to be disabled under the Ontario Disability Program Act. Employment support is available to disabled persons who require goods and services to pursue their competitive employment goals. A Local Planning and Co-ordination Group comprised of interested members of the community, at least half of whom are persons with disabilities. provides advice and support to guide the administration of the employment support component of ODSP.
91 Creswell Dr. Trenton K8V 6A6
Short-term financial assistance under the Ontario Works Act. Assistance with cost of special medical needs for low income clients. Appointments required unless it is an emergency. An application, needs assessment and a referral is required. Call 1-866-414-0300 to apply and the screening unit will book the local appointment.
Highway 62, PO Box 1860, Bancroft ON KOL 1CO
56 Russell St. North, Madoc ON KOK 2K0
91 Creswell Dr., Quinte West ON K8V 6C3