Walkers Point YFC - Runaway & Teen Crisis Program

This program provides a safe and legal alternative to the streets for runaway and homeless youth, as well as offering a neutral space where problem-solving can take place for both the youth and the family. We help youth to decide upon a future course of action which is positive and in their best interest.

Runaway and Teen

Crisis Program

Our Runaway and Teen Crisis Program provides temporary shelter and/or crisis counseling to youth ages 11-17 who are experiencing family or other problems. Often these teens have run away or are homeless.

GOAL

Our primary goal is to reunite the youth and their family whenever possible and desirable. When returning home is not viable, the Center works to empower youth and facilitate stable living conditions for them.

REQUIREMENTS

Youth staying in our shelter must attend school, follow house rules, and agree to take part in individual and/or family counseling and evening group sessions. We encourage parents to become actively involved by attending family or parent counseling sessions.

Services

Twenty-Four Hour Crisis Hotline (414) 647-8200

Twenty-Four Hour emergency shelter for runaways and youths in crisis (for a period of up to two weeks)

Twenty-Four Hour Crisis Counseling

Family and Parent Counseling

Individual and Group Counseling

Follow Up and After Care

Information and Referral

Education and Outreach Presentations to Schools and Other Community Groups

Street Beat Youth Outreach Program