Second Stage Housing
Y.E.S. operates a second stage housing facility located in Peterborough, Ontario known as Abbott House. This facility is an 10 bed 'rooming house' style home available to youth in need of semi-supported independent living. Residents of Abbott House are eligible to stay for 1 year but must be able to function independently (buying of groceries, paying rent, etc.). An on-site 'mentor' is available to the residents of Abbott House for support in pursuing their independent living goals.
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