Abundant Faith Christian Center - NAMI

Project Oz
1105 W. Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0377 Voice
(309) 829-8877 FAX
www.projectoz.org
projectoz@projectoz.org
Peter Rankaitis, Executive Director
Kellie Henrichs, Coordinator, Prevention & Education
Public transportation accessible.
Hours: Office: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; 24-hour emergency services.
Area Served: McLean County (unless otherwise noted).
Accessibility: Full wheelchair access.
Referral Procedures: By phone.
Services
Transitional Living Program (TLP)
Description: The TLP is for homeless McLean County youth (including homeless youth
who are pregnant or parenting) ages 18-21 who are ready to take on the responsibilities of
learning and using independent living skills. We provide stable and safe housing while
youth learn skills and internalize habits that can end chronic homelessness; reintegrate
youth in to the community; and help youth find and maintain long-term jobs at livable
wages. A maximum of 10 youth can be housed by the program, and additional spaces are
available in the weekly Life Skills classes. Through the 18-month program, youth take on
increasing responsibilities for monthly rent, must maintain employment, must attend Life
Skills, and work with their caseworker to connect to other community services.
Fees: No fee.
Referral Procedures: Must complete an application in person at the Project Oz office. An
Advisory Board will review all applications for placement in available housing, on the
waiting list, or transfer to Street Outreach services.
Youth Initiative Program
Description: 1) 24-hour crisis intervention services to runaway youth ages 10-17 and
their families. Host Homes Program allows placement of youth for 1-2 nights as needed.
Entry to placement is through Oz staff only.
2) Family counseling using "Choice Theory/Reality Therapy." Project Oz is certified by the
Glasser Institute to use this program.
3) Individual counseling services available in community or school settings to youth 10-17
years of age.
Area Served: McLean and Livingston counties.
Fees: No fee.
Referral Procedures: Primarily through law enforcement, parents, schools, and
self-referral.
Safe Place
Description: In addition to Project Oz, all Bloomington and Normal Fire Stations are Safe
Places. Jesus House is also a Safe Place in Bloomington (located at 724 W. Washington
Street).
How Safe Place Works:
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