Basic Center Program
The Basic Center Program is a youth shelter and crisis center that provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, tutoring, transportation to school, and other appropriate referrals for males and females ages 11-17 years old.

The immediate goal is to address the crisis and work to stabilize the youth and their families towards reunification.

What can you expect?

For minimum eligibility requirements click here.
  • A structured, effective family setting with shared responsibilities
    (not a locked facility)
  • Someone to listen
  • Encouragement
  • An alternative to running away
Safe Place Outreach
When youth need someone to listen or immediate help, call 24/7 crisis line, 343-TEEN, go to a Safe Place Location displaying the Safe Place sign, come to Our House shelter, or look us up on MySpace or Facebook to chat.

This outreach provides immediate help and someone to listen . To learn more about Safe Place click here.
Transitional Living Program for Homeless Young Adults
The transitional living program provide shelter up to 21 months for homeless young adults 17 (emancipated) to 21 years old and their accompanying small children. Youth work to achieve financial independence and self-sufficiency. Services include comprehensive case management, life skills, counseling, food during the initial period, and transportation assistance.

For more about Transitional Living program eligibility requirements, application process and program expectations click here.
Homeless Prevention/Rapid Rehousing
HPRP is to provide homelessness prevention assistance to households who would otherwise become homeless and to provide assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are homeless. Available assistance includes rental deposits and payments (including rent in arrears), utility deposits and payments, moving costs, motel/hotel vouchers, housing search and placement. Certain terms and conditions apply to all services and assistance. An intake assessment is required to determine eligibility for all services. For more information on HPRP, click here.