YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA INC

TULSA, Oklahoma, 74120-3208 United States

Mission Statement

Youth Services programs address the needs of youth and families in our community. Programs are innovative and offer young adults creative ways to improve their decision making skills and values while building them up to become productive citizens.

About This Cause

Counseling Assists youth and families to navigate the challenges of adolescence. Services offered in our offices and throughout the community. SafePlace Neighborhood access to services for youth in crisis and educating youth to protect them from victimization. Shelter Giving youth (12 to 18) in crisis a safe place to stay 24/7/365. Street Outreach Services Building trust with homeless youth by meeting basic needs through Outreach and Drop-In Center, linking them with community services. Transitional Living Program Helping homeless youth through housing and life skills development to achieve self-sufficiency. Community Intervention Center (CIC) A central booking, early intervention and service referral for juveniles arrested by law enforcement. First Offender Diversion Program Diverting youth from further involvement in the juvenile justice system through group education and experiential learning. Re-Entry Improves the odds of juvenile offenders by providing multiple services to youth returning to the community. Health Education and Prevention and PregNot Informs youth about healthy choices, high-risk behavior and resources for health care. LGBTQ / GSA Support and education for youth questioning sexual orientation and empowering Gay-Straight Alliance in Tulsa area schools to develop a culture of acceptance. Youth Court An alternative to the juvenile justice system for youth charged with 1st time misdemeanors. Trained by practicing attorneys, all roles, from attorney to judge, are filled by youth in our Tulsa, Broken Arrow or Owasso youth courts. All youth are tried by their Peers.

YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA INC
311 S Madison Ave
TULSA, Oklahoma 74120-3208
United States
Phone Suzy Sharp
Website www.yst.org
Twitter @YSofTulsa
Unique Identifier 730785251