Thrive Youth Center Inc

Thrive is an affirming, LGBTQ-positive environment where residents experience support and belonging as they take steps to exit homelessness. This begins with the basic necessities of food, shelter, ID recovery, and access to services addressing mental, emotional, and physical health.
Each Thrive resident receives strengths-based support from program staff, including an individualized case management plan that meets the resident’s specific needs and goals. The program utilizes tested approaches and best practices to provide residents with the tools necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and succeed in the workforce as LGBTQ individuals.
SPECIFIC SERVICES
Emergency shelter - Access to safe living quarters, meals, showers, laundry facilities, hygiene supplies, and other basic living needs
Case management - Strengths-based support, including an individualized case management plan that meets the resident’s specific needs and goals
Education services - Access to an onsite GED program, educational classes, and support in accessing educational opportunities. A partnership with Workforce Solutions Alamo connects our young adults to vocational trade programs for in-demand occupations.
Employment resources - Case manager assists in resume development, job searching, and connections to other local agencies if needed
Stable housing – Through Thrive's HUD CoC Grant, which can assist 20 young adults each year. Their housing is paid for one year, with wraparound services of Case Management, Life Skills and Housing Program Manager. In addition, Thrive's HUD YHDP that that can assist 25 young adults every two years. Their rent can be paid for two years, with wraparound services of Case Management, Life Skills and Housing Program Manager.
Mental health services - Coordination for LGBTQ specific counseling services onsite, including weekly group and individual sessions
Transportation – Assistance with transportation
Substance abuse treatment - Access to substance abuse treatment
Legal services - Assistance recovering documents or changing name and gender markers
Medical care - Access to HIV testing, nurse practitioners, LGBTQ-specific medical services
Aftercare - Support and coaching 18 months after residents leave Thrive