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Provides crisis and stabilization services to at risk youth and families. Assists youth with supports toward developing well-being, education, employment, permanent connections, and stable living environments as they transition to adulthood. Compass works with youth and their families to make a plan of care that will assist them in accomplishing their goals. Youth meet with a case manager approximately once a week. If a youth's family is available for services, they will have the opportunity to work with Compass' Family Preservation Specialist around normal adolescent development, verbal de-escalation techniques, mediation, and other approaches. Provides crisis management for enrolled clients and families 24 hours a day through a pager. There is a rotating staff member on call at all times.

Last Assured

11/18/2024

Physical Address

31 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401

Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Fax

(802) 660-0576

Application process

By Telephone; In Person; Referral from the Department for Children and Families

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Youth Ages 12 through 22; Homeless, Runaway, Pregnant or Parenting, Family at risk of becoming involved with the Department for Children and Families; Youth at risk of becoming involved/Involved in the Criminal Justice Sytem, or otherwise At Risk

Agency info

SPECTRUM YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

Spectrum Youth & Family Services is a non-profit youth and family services agency serving Chittenden County. Some programs also serve Franklin, Grand Isle, and Lamoille counties. Services and programs include two drop-in youth resource centers; a nightly shelter, mental health and substance abuse counseling for youth and families; youth shelter; transitional housing and support services for youth; education case management; and supported employment.