The Doorway

At The Doorway young people share their experiences with community authentically and without fear of judgment and develop a growing understanding that they were not alone in their journey off the streets.

After 21 months working through MyPLAN process, Doorway participant Jose shared:

""I have to be thankful for The Doorway for giving a chance to express myself and to give insight of what's going on on the streets. It's ok to feel worthless and that no one cares, farther than the truth, the help has always been there just that people has always choose not to be helped and that's ok too. No one was born knowing everything we are human, we are not perfect."

Learn more about The Doorway by visiting www.thedoorway.ca

📣 The Doorway is Accepting New Participants!

The Doorway’s self directed MyPLAN program is for young people aged 17–30 experiencing homelessness or entrenched in street culture, who are ready to start planning the future they want to see for themselves!

At The Doorway young people can:
- Take time to think, relax and recharge
- Consult with caring staff and dedicated volunteers
- Earn cash incentives for working on their plans
- Access a landline phone, internet, and printer
- Enjoy a home cooked meal
- Pick up clothing and personal items

“What motivates me to change is realizing that I am growing older and that some ways of living, in my life need to grow with me. Staying positively motivated is going to be key in these following years to impact overall growth going forward,” shared Doorway participant, Pluto.

📞 Call or email us to learn more. Self referrals only.
403-269-6658, [email protected]"

Doorway participants are motivated to become the best version of themselves.

Young people make small, realistic, and measurable improvements in their daily lives as they work through MyPLAN, a process that emphasizes responsibility, accountability and personal rewards.

This unique approach fosters resilience and promotes a long‑term mindset of positive change, empowering participants to take ownership of their development and work toward stable, rewarding outcomes.

After 22 months at The Doorway, Cass shared:

"I'm going to have to acknowledge and relive a lot of pain in order to heal from it, and acknowledge my role in my own downfall. I know I can get better, if I actually apply myself. I could be bettering aspects of life every day, creating a big change over a span of months, maybe years. I just have to accept some things I don't like, in order to like myself more, and treat myself and others better. But I don't want to wallow in guilt, because it doesn't help me, and it especially doesn't change anything I've done that's hurt myself or others."

Read more participant stories here - https://thedoorway.ca/about/participant-stories"