Street life is a harsh reality for a growing number of youth in this province and until recently there was no organization devoted strictly to assisting these at-risk youth.

Formed in 2004 and operating in the downtown core of St. John’s, Street Reach targets youth with multiple issues. Issues including addictions, housing, prostitution, poverty, justice, health etc….a population that is least likely to access services due to multiple barriers. This service provides a mechanism to connect our most vulnerable youth to programs that can help them.

• Provide youth with information and referrals to appropriate services
• Act as a link between youth on the streets and community resources
• Provide food, resources, information and support to youth and anyone in need of our service
• Document issues, needs and gaps in services and then share this information with the broader community.

Primarily youth 15-29 who are disconnected from support services as well as anyone we connect with during outreach identified as needing our support/services.

Volunteers are the backbone of the work we do. Street Reach volunteers are highly skilled with a strong knowledge of youth issues combined with hands on experience. This is essential as we are connecting with a high-risk population with sensitive issues and specific needs.  

Street Reach Volunteer Application (MS Word) 

AIDS Committee Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Red Cross
Choices for Youth
Department of Justice- Pre-Trial Services
Eastern Health-Youth and Family Services
Naomi Centre

To find out more information about Street Reach, inquire about volunteer opportunities, or to donate please contact CYN offices at 754-0536

“Street Reach informed me of various programs and resources that without I may not have lasted as long as I did on the Street. (Street Reach is)  very important to youth on the street. Youth have only one shelter available to them. If it’s full then the only other program to help homeless youth is Street Reach” Male age 17

“Street Reach helped me with safe sex and when I’m homeless I know I can still get my hygiene stuff and something to eat...” Female age 17