The Center is the heart of Wind. The Center provides over 12,000 meals a year, offers showers, laundry services, hygiene essentials, food boxes, water and other supplies. Each youth completes an intake assessment which identifies their needs, and why they are homeless. From this initial plan, the Youth Advocates develop an individual case plan that can include various services including life skills assistance, alcohol and drug groups, clinical support, family support, academic and school assistance, employment assistance, housing referrals and/or shelter, medical advocacy and other services on site and referrals. Wind currently has over 200 youth who are actively working with the Youth Advocates.
Advocacy
While Wind services are voluntary and free, kids meet with a Youth Advocate to develop an individualized plan that identifies what services they need and how to overcome any barriers standing in the way. In addition, Youth Advocates work closely with parents and families, schools and other service providers to determine the best possible plan for each child.
Life Skills
A typical day at the Wind Youth Center includes group activities such as cooking, computer skills, music, art, physical recreation, drama, employment assistance, substance abuse groups, field trips, speakers and workshops.
Hours
Open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Ages 11 to 22.
