Youth Hub facilities
Location
The Youth Hub is located at 109 Salisbury Street in the heart of central Christchurch. The Youth Hub is walking distance to the library Tūranga, the Margaret Mahy playground, the Bus Exchange and the Metro Sports complex.
Youth services building
Our wrap-around youth services block houses a range of youth service providers offering medical and mental health services, social services, counselling, educational and employment support.
You can find out more about the youth service providers onsite by clicking this link.
Supported housing
A key feature of the Youth Hub is its supported housing facilities.
Christchurch Methodist Mission manages the housing services for Youth Hub Christchurch, providing transitional housing for rangatahi in a purpose-built supported housing wing containing 22 single-bedroom units including two fully accessible units.
Each unit has its own study space and ensuite bathroom. Tenants will share kitchen, dining, laundry and living spaces and all units will be connected to an outdoor living courtyard and a rooftop terrace.
This service is for young people aged between 16 to 24 years who are in need of immediate housing.
The housing is staffed 24/7 and each rangatahi has a Youth Development Coach to help them reach their goals and develop skills in living independently. Rangatahi need to be working towards engaging in education, training, employment or volunteering.
For more information about our Youth Hub housing services, contact Youth Hub Housing Manager Rachel Taege via email at rachel.taege@mmsi.org.nz or phone 027 247 2600.
Outdoor activities courtyard
Our outdoor activities courtyard is open 11am-7pm daily and includes a half court basketball court which can be used for other recreational activities. It's a great place to socialise and make friends, so pop on down and check it out.
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Stage One
The first stage of the Youth Hub is open and includes an outdoor activities courtyard, a wrap-around services block for youth service providers and a supported housing wing with 22 single bedroom hostel-style units.
Key funders for Stage One include:
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Christchurch Rotary Clubs.
Stage Two
Stage Two is the Events Centre, funded by the Christchurch City Council from the Capital Endowment Fund and the Rātā Foundation.
The Events Centre is 128m2 of flexible use events space, with capacity for up to 200 people. The space will cater for a wide variety of activities such as music, dance, indoor sports, drama, performances, talks and creative arts.
Construction of the Events Centre is due to begin in 2025, once detailed design work is complete.
Stage Three
Stage Three consists of housing for young parents with young children. Stage Three will open when funding is secured.
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Stage Four
Stage Four consists of communal spaces including a café, creative arts space, art gallery, Manaaki Whare, carving workshop and some quiet gardens and spaces for rest and relaxation. Stage Four will open when funding is secured.
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