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When something like that happens, we are here to let them talk about it. Perhaps because I’m a priest as well as a front-line counsellor, they came to me at one point and asked me to perform a ceremony in honour of a fallen friend.

Maggie is always delighted to relate stories of youth who have managed to break the cycle of poverty and violence.

For the past 35 years, Dans la rue have been proud to carry on the work started by our founder, Father Emmett Johns— “Pops,”

We recently organized a kayaking trip to give the youth we serve the chance to get out of the city, fill up on fresh air and make the most of summer.

Learn about Alex Gold, a medical student who has been a volunteer with Dans la rue’s Van for the last six years.

Marie-Noëlle L’Ésperance, Dans la rue’s Director of Prevention, Intervention and Clinic Services, was recently interviewed by La Presse for an article on the Quebec government’s Rent Supplement Program (PSL).

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante recently congratulated Dans la rue on 35 years of serving homeless youth.

Learn more about the realities faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and the support services offered by Dans la rue.

When youth who uses the Bunker and Day Centre feel ready to take the next step in their journey away from homelessness, they can find a stable living environment through Dans la rue housing.

Staff, donors, partners, members of the business community and friends of Dans la rue gathered together this evening for the Dans la rue des jeunes event and to celebrate 35 years of service.

New developments in preventing and reducing youth homelessness.

A wide range of activities are offered here at Dans la rue for youth experiencing homelessness. From sports and other active endeavours to those of a more artistic or introspective nature, there’s something to inspire everyone. And as our counsellors can attest, the physical and psychological rewards are manifold.