STATS – 62% of youth at Becket St. John’s who began with poor mental health improved their mental health
62% of youth at Becket St. John’s who began with poor mental health improved their mental health.
STATS – 68% of youth at Becket St. John’s who started food insecure improved their food security
68% of youth at Becket St. John’s who started food insecure improved their food security.
STATS – 81% of homeless youth who engaged with Becket St. John’s achieved housing stability
81% of homeless youth who engaged with Becket St. John’s achieved housing stability.
STATS – Youth at Becket St. John’s obtained 23,062 insurable employment hours in 2024/2025 via our Education, Employment, and Social Enterprise (EESE) programs.
Youth at Becket St. John’s obtained 23,062 insurable employment hours in 2024/2025 via our Education, Employment, and Social Enterprise (EESE) programs.
STATS – 65% of homeless youth need support from 4 or more public systems at once.
65% of homeless youth need support from 4 or more public systems at once.
STATS – 65% of homeless youth need support from 4 or more public systems at once.
In St. John’s, the average age of first homelessness is just 16.
STATS – 70% of mental health issues start before adulthood — yet fewer than 1 in 4 youth get the help they need.
70% of mental health issues start before adulthood — yet fewer than 1 in 4 youth get the help they need.
STATS – 20% of Canada’s homeless population are between 13–24 years old.
20% of Canada’s homeless population are between 13–24 years old.
STATS – 1 in 5 youth aged 15–29 are dealing with mental illness or substance use.
1 in 5 youth aged 15–29 are dealing with mental illness or substance use.