The Bridge for Youth Annual Report 2012

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2012 Program Summary & Outcomes Shelter Emergency Shelter for 10-17 year-old youth Open 24/7/365, the Emergency Shelter is a safe place to stay for a few hours or a few days. In addition to receiving basics like a warm bed, meals, showers, and supportive services, young people are always greeted with a warm welcome and strong emotional support. Staff help youth and their families explore strengths, identify resources, and develop strategies to resolve conflict. • Over 800 youth received services in the Emergency Shelter. • 69% of youth entering the Emergency Shelter were reunited with their families. • 16% exited to a safe non-family alternative. Transitions/Transitional Living Program for 16-17 year old youth Sometimes, reunifying with family takes longer then a few days. Or, returning home simply isn’t an option. The transition program offers a safe, supportive environment to work through issues and plan next steps. Program participants work with case managers to build new skills. Instructional programs focus on self-care, money and household management, continuing education, and employment. • 47 youth were served in the TLP Program. • 85% remained in school or were working during their stay. Counseling Family and Individual Counseling The Bridge offers free counseling to youth, parents, and families. Counselors provide emotional support as individuals and families look to resolve conflict, improve communication, and build stronger connections. • 636 hours of counceling were provided to 290 youth. • 290 youth received individual counseling, logging 636 hours of counseling sessions. 24/7/365 Crisis Hotline & Walk-in Counseling Trained Bridge for Youth staff are available around the clock, in phone and in person, to counsel teens and families through difficult situations. A crisis can happen at any hour, day or night. With generous funding from Target, Fidelity, Wells Fargo, and Microsoft, The Bridge looks to add a “Text for Help” option to the crisis line. • Crisis Hotline counselors responded to 3,779 calls from people in crisis. 4
2012 Supportive Programs In addition to offering safe shelter, The Bridge operates several programs to support youth as they move out of crisis toward stability. Supportive Programs Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) JDAI is a nationally recognized juvenile justice reform project. Rather than spend time in jail, first-time juvenile offenders stay in the Emergency Shelter while awaiting their scheduled court day. Receiving counseling and support, young people explore new strategies and set goals to move forward in positive directions. • 120 youth were served in this program. • 85% were reunified with families. Independent 365 and 24/7 Programs These two programs serve youth who are ready to live on their own. Navigating this process can be overwhelming. Case managers help every step of the way. From identifying affordable apartments, to interpreting lease requirements, and advising on budgeting and money management, staff support youth even after they’ve moved into an apartment. • 13 youth were served in the 365 program. • 22 youth were supported in the 24/7 program with 17 receiving rent subsidies from The Bridge. Weekly Support Groups Weekly support groups help youth and their families stay on track with their goals. Open to current and former clients, or anyone in need of support, groups build community while encouraging positive social interaction. • 200 youth participated in weekly support groups. • Separate support groups are conducted for LGBTQ youth, young women, young men, and parents. “The Bridge gave me a safe place where I could tell my family how I felt.” 5
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