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Who are they?


Youth who use our shelter:
Age:

  • on average, 17 years old

 

Sex:
Graph : 37 % female, 63% male

 

Where do they come from?

Graph : 57% Montréal, 20% other regions of Québec, 10% other provinces of Canada, 13% unknown

 

What is their situation when they arrive?

Graph: Marginilization

 

Youth in contact with our street outreach worker:
Age:

  • 44% are minors
  • 80% are 21 years old or younger

What are their needs?

  • Medical and legal assistance
  • Support, references, and follow-up
  • Prevention - 9 times out of 10 about drug use and sexual practices