Family and Youth Services of San Joaquin County

ALTERNATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM * Since 1975, the Alternative Service Volunteer Program has offered appropriate volunteer placements for court-referred juveniles and adults as an alternative to incarceration and/or high court fines. * The Domestic Violence Offender Intervention Program offers group counseling for court-referred juveniles and adults with offenses related to domestic violence, using an innovative approach to anger management and domestic violence treatment. * The FOCUS Program offers case management and support to families with a child or children returning home from a foster placement. YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU * Non-residential Crisis Counseling is available for youth and their families in individual, group and family sessions. * Information and referral services are provided for youth and their families as part of Case Management Services and by the SAFE HOUSE Hotline. *The Street Outreach Program, offers outreach and advocacy services for runaway, throwaway and homeless youth. * SAFE HOUSE, an emergency shelter for runaway, throwaway and homeless youth aged 12-17, offers up to 15 days of shelter along with comprehensive support services. * OPPORTUNITY HOUSE offers preparation for independent living for runaway, throwaway and homeless youths aged 16-20 for up to 18 months in its transitional living program. * The Youth Drop-In Center offers hot meals, use of shower and laundry facilities, case management and counseling services to homeless youth who are not ready to enter the residential programs. * The ARIA program gives at-risk youth a chance to participate in art and music activities under the guidance of a Music Therapist. CASA DE LA PAZ Opened in September, 2003, Casa de la Paz is a group home serving adolescent girls (12-17 years old) with special mental health needs.