Youth Continuum

A four bed emergency shelter for homeless youth under the age of 18 is available for up to 21 nights while basic necessities are provided, mental health and counseling needs are determined, and more permanent housing arrangements are sought.A six bed shelter for youth ages 18-24 was opened on October 1, 2017, and expanded to 12 beds in 2018.  Young adults can remain for up to 60 days while return to family or placement into permanent housing is arranged.

Targeted outreach efforts bring approximately 250 walk-ins off the street to our Intake Office each year. This program is the gateway to programs and services for homeless youth. Ours is the only program of its kind serving homeless youth in the greater New Haven area.

The Access Center, located at our Outreach Center, targets isolated or non-involved community youth ages 18-24 experiencing mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, family conflict, violence, trafficking or pregnancy.  Clinical and support services and linkages to additional community providers are available within a positive youth development environment.

Youth Continuum runs two homes for young males, ages 14-21 who are transitioning out of the care of the State's child welfare system.  Following a period of out of home placement, Youth Continuum works with these young men and their families to help them return to community living successfully.