The Willow Project

The Willow Project is a specialized outreach and recovery support program designed to walk alongside youth and young adults who have experienced exploitation, trafficking, homelessness, substance use and complex trauma.

The project recognizes that leaving exploitation and surviving trauma is not a single step but a journey. Through consistent support and strong community partnerships, participants are given the time, care and resources needed to rebuild their lives.

Staff focus on building safe, trusting relationships that help individuals stabilize, heal and begin moving toward recovery, housing security and long-term independence.

Our team works with compassion, patience and consistency, meeting people where they are and supporting them at their own pace.

The program offers individualized, trauma-informed supports including:

• Crisis response and emotional support

• Connection to safe housing and recovery programs

• Advocacy within healthcare, legal and social service systems Support attending medical, counselling and court appointments

• Harm reduction and safety planning

• Life-skills development and long-term recovery planning

• Warm hand-offs to community partners and treatment services

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Our goal is not just short-term crisis intervention but long-term stability, healing and empowerment.

The Willow Project is grounded in:

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Trauma-informed care

Dignity and respect

Youth-centered supports

Long-term recovery pathways

Community collaboration

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We believe every person deserves safety, opportunity, and the chance to thrive no matter where their journey begins.

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