SHOUT Clinic Toronto, Canada

BYPH

May 2008

Features - 1

• Services for homeless and street-involved youth, 16-24 years of age

• Treat disease & illness AND housing, education, employment, social supports & environment

Features - 2

• Attitudes:– Knowledge of street youth population– Non-judgmental & supportive– Built on partnerships– Youth involved in planning & delivery– Commitment to advocate for system and

attitude changes

Services

• Give out gloves, socks, underwear, personal hygiene items etc on arrival

• Assess determinants of health at intake (shelter, food, isolation, safety etc.)

• Comprehensive health care• Dental care• Mental health counseling• Support for pregnant & parenting clients• Health promotion