Nelson Community Services Centre's Cicada Place opened its doors in May of 1999. Cicada Place is a first of its kind, providing 10 supported housing units to youth ages 16-22 years. Youth must be attending school, working, a combination of working and going to school or actively seeking employment. Youth enter into a Program Agreement with Nelson Community Services Centre and this must be honored to reside at Cicada Place. Cicada Place is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free environment.
Cicada Place is considered transitional housing in order to support youth to prepare for full independence. Two years is generally the average stay. Youth participate in a weekly life skills group and staff are available for individual support.
Cicada Place is also home to our Community Outreach Worker who is available to assist those 19 or older who are homeless, at-risk of homelessness or in need of support to find or maintain housing.
Staff are available Monday through Friday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
See Cicada Place or call 250-352-9595 ext. 200 for further information.