Services
Safe Place/Host Home
On Your Way Up and Gear Up
On Your Way Up and Gear Up
Contact us 24/7 at 1-260-530-7676
Safe Place provides youth with immediate access to support during times of crisis. Through the 24/7 crisis line, a trained staff member will meet with the youth to assess the situation and determine the appropriate action steps. Examples of calls range from family conflict, thoughts of running awa
Contact us 24/7 at 1-260-530-7676
Safe Place provides youth with immediate access to support during times of crisis. Through the 24/7 crisis line, a trained staff member will meet with the youth to assess the situation and determine the appropriate action steps. Examples of calls range from family conflict, thoughts of running away, thoughts of suicide, being bullied, and other situations.
Ongoing support and referrals to community resources can also be provided.
The target population is 10 - 17 years of age; however, we do our best to provide resources to anyone who reaches out to us for assistance.
This program is offered in Huntington, Wabash, and Whitley counties.
To contact Safe Place, call: 1-260-530-7676 or send an email to Angela Stratton at a.stratton@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
On Your Way Up and Gear Up
On Your Way Up and Gear Up
On Your Way Up and Gear Up
Both Gear Up and On Your Way Up primary focus is to provide families with safety items. These items include car seats, safety locks, smoke alarms, and more. There is no cost to these programs.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 356-9681 or email I.bencun@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
* The Youth Services Bureau is also a design
Both Gear Up and On Your Way Up primary focus is to provide families with safety items. These items include car seats, safety locks, smoke alarms, and more. There is no cost to these programs.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 356-9681 or email I.bencun@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
* The Youth Services Bureau is also a designated car seat inspection station. If you, or someone you know, requires a car seat inspection or check up call our office at
(260) 356-9681.
Skills For Life
Suicide Prevention/QPR training
Suicide Prevention/QPR training
This is a five-week, two-hour per session program that provides young people with the tools needed to be successful in life.
Sessions Include:
- Anger and stress management
- Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Self-Esteem
- Relationship Education
- Goal Setting
- Drug and Alcohol Education
- Smoking, Vaping, and secondhand sm
This is a five-week, two-hour per session program that provides young people with the tools needed to be successful in life.
Sessions Include:
- Anger and stress management
- Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Self-Esteem
- Relationship Education
- Goal Setting
- Drug and Alcohol Education
- Smoking, Vaping, and secondhand smoke.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact our office by phone: (260) 356-9681 OR email: adm@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
Suicide Prevention/QPR training
Suicide Prevention/QPR training
Suicide Prevention/QPR training
A QPR training will help you understand the issues of suicide on a local, state, and national level. Trainees will also learn the warning signs of suicide, how to approach and ask someone if they are thinking about suicide, and how to get them help through the appropriate referrals.
**Trainings are Free of Charge**
If you or your agency i
A QPR training will help you understand the issues of suicide on a local, state, and national level. Trainees will also learn the warning signs of suicide, how to approach and ask someone if they are thinking about suicide, and how to get them help through the appropriate referrals.
**Trainings are Free of Charge**
If you or your agency is interested in participating in a QPR Training, please contact us by phone (260) 356-9681 OR email: adm@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
Get the facts; take appropriate action!
Call:
Safe Place 260-530-7676
OR
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
OR
New Suicide Hotline: 988
Project S.O.S
Tools For School
Tools For School
A program to help kids get back on track
This program is designed for middle school and high school students who have been suspended, expelled, or require a modified schedule.
Advantages of S.O.S.
- Learn new study and time management skills
- A smaller classroom setting allows for more one-on-one support
- Learn new and enhance existing s
A program to help kids get back on track
This program is designed for middle school and high school students who have been suspended, expelled, or require a modified schedule.
Advantages of S.O.S.
- Learn new study and time management skills
- A smaller classroom setting allows for more one-on-one support
- Learn new and enhance existing social skills for better communication and to build stronger relationships
The SOS program runs daily throughout the school year from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. (SOS follows the Huntington County School Corporation's schedule for closings and delays.)
For more information, email adm@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
Tools For School
Tools For School
Tools For School
School Supplies
The purpose of the program is to help ensure that Huntington County students begin the school year with the needed school supplies. To register your student, please contact our office at (260) 356-9681 to sign up or email adm@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
*Kids may not receive all items. We try as hard as we can to supply general,
School Supplies
The purpose of the program is to help ensure that Huntington County students begin the school year with the needed school supplies. To register your student, please contact our office at (260) 356-9681 to sign up or email adm@ysbofhuntingtonco.org
*Kids may not receive all items. We try as hard as we can to supply general, basic supplies to each child to successfully start the school year. You are always welcome to check back in later if you have additional needs.*
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)
JDAI is a bipartisan effort with public, private, and community partnerships for juvenile justice system improvement. The initiative focuses on the reallocation of public resources from mass incarceration toward investment in youth, families, and communities. This reinvestment provides an opportunity for lasting improvement to public safety.
JDAI is the most replicated juvenile justice system reform effort implemented nationwide. For over 25 years, JDAI has proven that the juvenile justice system’s dual goals of promoting positive youth development and enhancing public safety are not in conflict and can be greatly strengthened by eliminating the unnecessary or inappropriate use of secure detention. Indiana is one of approximately 300 JDAI sites in 40 states and the District of Columbia to implement the Eight Core Strategies to enhance and improve their juvenile justice systems. These sites are home to approximately 30% of the nation’s youth ages 10 – 17.
For more information, email adm@ysbbofhuntingtonco.org