‘The youth needed to own it’: Prince Albert youth shelter receives official name

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“There’s a lot of youth at risk and this provides a safe place, it provides a safe transitional place so they can come here and stabilize. Our staff work with them and they can move on to the next step,” Brooks explained.

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Elder Liz Sette provided the blessing. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Tawd Houle was 17 when he first moved in and stayed for a number of months before moving on to an independent living group home.

“I was a pretty bad kid and then when I came here I got help from staff and they supported me with what I wanted to do and go to school,” he said.

Among the dignitaries on hand was Prince Albert Northcote MLA, who was appearing on behalf of Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky.

“This shelter is such an important resource for our community, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, young people cam find safety, security support and hope for the future,” she said.

The Youth Transitional Housing Service provides young people with a safe, stable home environment where they are safe from gangs, sexual exploitation, drug use and at-risk lifestyles.

There are currently three Youth Transitional Housing Services in Saskatchewan – in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina – providing a total of 35 spaces.

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