The Bridge for Youth Annual Report 2012
The Bridge for Youth Annual Report 2012
The Bridge for Youth Annual Report 2012
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<strong>2012</strong><br />
Program Summary<br />
& Outcomes<br />
Shelter<br />
Emergency Shelter <strong>for</strong> 10-17 year-old youth<br />
Open 24/7/365, the Emergency Shelter is a safe place to stay <strong>for</strong> a few hours or a few days. In addition to receiving<br />
basics like a warm bed, meals, showers, and supportive services, young people are always greeted with<br />
a warm welcome and strong emotional support. Staff help youth and their families explore strengths, identify<br />
resources, and develop strategies to resolve conflict.<br />
• Over 800 youth received services in the Emergency Shelter.<br />
• 69% of youth entering the Emergency Shelter were reunited with their families.<br />
• 16% exited to a safe non-family alternative.<br />
Transitions/Transitional Living Program <strong>for</strong> 16-17 year old youth<br />
Sometimes, reunifying with family takes longer then a few days. Or, returning home simply isn’t an option. <strong>The</strong><br />
transition program offers a safe, supportive environment to work through issues and plan next steps. Program<br />
participants work with case managers to build new skills. Instructional programs focus on self-care, money and<br />
household management, continuing education, and employment.<br />
• 47 youth were served in the TLP Program.<br />
• 85% remained in school or were working during their stay.<br />
Counseling<br />
Family and Individual Counseling<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> offers free counseling to youth, parents, and families. Counselors provide emotional<br />
support as individuals and families look to resolve conflict, improve communication, and build<br />
stronger connections.<br />
• 636 hours of counceling were provided to 290 youth.<br />
• 290 youth received individual counseling, logging 636 hours of counseling sessions.<br />
24/7/365 Crisis Hotline & Walk-in Counseling<br />
Trained <strong>Bridge</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Youth</strong> staff are available around the clock, in phone and in person, to counsel teens and<br />
families through difficult situations. A crisis can happen at any hour, day or night. With generous funding from<br />
Target, Fidelity, Wells Fargo, and Microsoft, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> looks to add a “Text <strong>for</strong> Help” option to the crisis line.<br />
• Crisis Hotline counselors responded to 3,779 calls from people in crisis.<br />
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