Established in 1977, Alternate Shelter Society in Vancouver, Canada, provides residential and support services to youth aged twelve to eighteen who are described as abused, homeless, at risk, and behaviorally disordered. Youth come to the society through the Ministry of Children and Family Development when they have nowhere else to go, staying until a stable living situation is found.
As a last resort for the youth they serve, Alternate Shelter Society offers a safe haven in their six-bed resource, Valley House, located in the Simon Fraser region. Residents receive support in reconnecting with appropriate services, family, and community, while participating in day programs, life skills training, and recreational activities during their stay.
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