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I'm a homeless teenager: Where do I go for help?

by Cynthia
(Prince Edward Island, Canada)

I'm 17 years old, and I have no family left. Neither one of my parents wants anything else to do with me, and I don't have a job. I'm still in school, trying to finish my last semester in grade 12, but not having a place to live is extremely hard for me, especially not knowing what to expect the next day. I'm just wondering if you know of anything that I can do to get help or how to find a place to live?

Reply from Darlene: I'm so very sorry you have to deal with this, Cynthia. It isn't right and it isn't fair. You deserve better than this horrible situation. In spite of these appalling circumstances, you are not quitting school. You are to be congratulated for staying so strong and determined; I so commend you for your decision. You have a great deal of inner strength; be very proud of that.

Cynthia, there are resources out there that are in place to help you. Speak to your counsellor at school; the school needs to know your personal situation.

Some other resources:

Contact Child Protection/Youth Services. In Charlottetown, the number is (902) 368-6161. According to the government website, Maureen MacEwen is the contact. If this information is outdated, your school counsellor will have the current number and contact person. Your counsellor will either make the call for you, or s/he can be there for you when you make the call for yourself.

Kids Helpline is another valuable resource for you. They can be reached at 1-800-668-6868. There is every chance they will refer you to Child Protection Services.

A local women's shelter is yet another resource. For more information, in Charlottetown the numbers are: (902) 892-0960 or Toll-free: 1-800-240-9894. But again, they will likely refer you to Child Protection Services, so contact them first.

Keep your head up, Cynthia. There are people out there willing to help. Just reach out to them in the same way you've reached out to me. And please, let me know how you are doing. I really do care.

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I'm a homeless teenager: Where do I go for help?

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Mar 11, 2008
 Homelessness
by: Sandra (Aunt Sandy)

Though, you do not comment about parents, you remark they are not there for you. Is this because of thier own choices, or did you run away? I assume, not being able to enroll with out an address, into public school.
I also assume this is where you are able to be on-line. Your first action needs to be to contact your school officals, and explain to them your needs. As some has told you, there are multitudes of people out here, willing to help. But, you have to take the first step, and go directly to those who can help.
Mar 12, 2008
 where 2 go
by: Anonymous

go talk 2 a pal and talk about it and ask 2 live with them for a while
Mar 17, 2008
 PLEASE
by: Anonymous

Be strong.

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