YouthLink Shelter
YouthLink’s Emergency Shelter provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive space for youth aged 16-24 experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Our 24/7 facility offers immediate access to shelter, meals, and essential resources, ensuring that every young person who walks through our doors feels welcomed and cared for.
In addition to meeting immediate needs, we focus on empowering youth to build a brighter future. Our dedicated team provides case management, mental health supports, and connections to education, employment, and long-term housing opportunities. With a trauma-informed and youth-centered approach, we strive to create an environment where every youth can thrive.
If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, we’re here to help. YouthLink is more than a shelter—it’s a place to find hope, healing, and a path forward.
Program Overview
Our Emergency Shelter Program provides a structured, supportive environment to help you build the skills needed for the next phase of your life. Whether your goal is securing stable housing, employment, education, or improving life skills like budgeting and social engagement, we’re here to support your journey.
Our 10-bed shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis through Central Intake. As a participant, you’ll work closely with our team, including case managers, a housing worker, and a program facilitator, to develop a personalized service plan. During your stay, you’ll have responsibilities, including actively engaging in your plan and following program guidelines to create a safe and positive space for all.
Our shelters warmly welcome youth aged 16-24, along with their cherished pets, to a safe and supportive space.
How soon can you enter the shelter?
We move young people in as beds become available. Currently, we are at capacity so there is a waitlist, managed by City of Toronto’s Central Intake. Please call Central Intake at 416-338-4766, 1-877-338-3398 or by dialing 311 to access an available bed in the youth shelter system, or to inquire about wait times.
Address: 747 Warden Ave. Scarborough ON, M1L 4A8
Located north of St. Clair, on the east side of Warden Ave., just a 10 minute walk from Warden TTC Station.
Tel: (416) 864-4444
How long can you remain in the shelter?
The length of your stay will be determined with your case manager.
For more information, please call us at
416-967-1773 ext. 200
To access a City of Toronto shelter, call 311 or their Central Intake at 416-338-4766, 1-877-338-3398. These are city numbers; they have access to all beds across Toronto. If there is a request for YouthLink specifically, they will refer to us if we have space.