The emergency crash beds available through 37 Frank Youth Centre in Strathroy have been used a couple of times so far this season. Crash Bed Coordinator Jo Pranger first explains more about the beds.
Pranger says the crash beds are a last resort.
She tells us the crash beds were used late last year.
Crash bed usage usually ticks up a bit as the winter goes on.
As Pranger explained, 37 Frank and other agencies try mediation and other avenues before using the crash beds as a last resort. She tells us transitional housing is extremely hard to get in our area.
Still, any youth who need help are always encouraged to stop into or call 37 Frank, or reach out to police, Youth Opportunities Unlimited or the library.
Written by: C. Soares