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.
In St. John’s, the average age of first homelessness is just 16.
In St. John’s, the average age of first homelessness is just 16.
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.
20% of Canada’s homeless population are between 13–24 years old.
20% of Canada’s homeless population are between 13–24 years old.
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.