Our Community Programs

Beacon Cove

Program Manager: Lisa Vautour

Case Manager: Kathy Bettle

This program for you ages 16-18 provides comprehensive support through two key components: a low-barrier, rapid-response youth shelter, and a supportive housing program. Both components operate with a trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and youth-centered approach. The program is designed to meet youth where they are, offering immediate safety, stability, and access to resources. It empowers youth to lead their journey toward independence while fostering systems of interdependence, ensuring they are supported by their community and peers.

Thibodeau House

Program Manager: Rachel McIntyre 642-5181

Thibodeau House is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for youth who require supportive care. Grounded in a trauma-informed and youth-centered approach, our Thibodeau House program fosters growth, resilience, and independence through meaningful relationships and individualized care. This program emphasizes youth participation in all aspects of planning and decision-making to ensure their voices are heard and respected.

Dougherty House

Program Manager: Joel Seale 672-5480

Dougherty House is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for youth who require supportive care. Grounded in a trauma-informed and youth-centered approach, our Dougherty House program fosters growth, resilience, and independence through meaningful relationships and individualized care. This program emphasizes youth participation in all aspects of planning and decision-making to ensure their voices are heard and respected.

Semi-Independent Living Suite

Program Manager: Joel Seale 672-5480

The Semi-Independent Living Suite provides a supportive, partially supervised living arrangement for youth in care who are working towards independent living. This program is designed for youth who are ready to develop essential life skills while having access to staff support when needed. Located in the basement of Dougherty House, a community-based youth care home, staff are available upstairs at all times to ensure safety while encouraging personal growth. The program is youth-centered, emphasizing collaboration with youth in developing personalized case plans and supporting them in achieving their goals related to education, employment, and personal development.

Emergency Care Unit

Program Manager: Kelsey Nielsen 693-0650

The Emergency Care Unit (ECU) provides short-term care for youth aged 13-18. This program is designed to offer immediate support, stabilization, and a safe environment for youth experiencing a wide range of challenges. These challenges may include family breakdowns, emotional distress, explosive behaviors, or struggles with addiction. ECU operates with a trauma-informed and harm-reduction approach, ensuring that all youth receive compassionate, non-judgmental care while their immediate needs are assessed and addressed.

Emergency Care Unit - Under 12

Program Manager: Kendra Johnston 693-0367

The Emergency Care Unit (ECU) provides short-term care for children aged 4-12 who are in crisis or whose families are in crisis. This program offers immediate support, stabilization, and a safe environment for children experiencing a range of challenges, including developmental delays and behavioral issues. ECU operates with a trauma-informed approach, ensuring all children receive compassionate care tailored to their unique developmental and emotional needs. The goal is to stabilize children while assessing and addressing their immediate needs, preparing them for transition to a long-term solution or family reunification.

Russell House

Program Manager: Naomi Leslie 485-5622

Russell House is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for youth who exhibit explosive behaviors or struggle with addiction. Grounded in a trauma-informed and harm-reduction approach, our Russell House program fosters resilience, emotional regulation, and personal growth through compassionate care and individualized support. This program emphasizes the importance of meeting youth where they are, encouraging active participation in their own care, and building trust through non-judgmental and respectful interactions.

Old Ridge

Site Supervisor: Allison Jordan 467-2021

Old Ridge is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for youth who require supportive care. Grounded in a trauma-informed and youth-centered approach, our Old Ridge program fosters growth, resilience, and independence through meaningful relationships and individualized care. Designed specifically to meet the needs of siblings, this program strengthens familial relationships by prioritizing joint care, shared experiences, and collaborative planning.

Bridgeview

Program Manager: Mary Greer 214-1033

Bridgeview is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for youth who require supportive care. Grounded in a trauma-informed and youth-centered approach, our program fosters growth, resilience, and independence through meaningful relationships and individualized care. The Bridgeview program is specifically designed to support youth with developmental disabilities, such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Global Developmental Delays, by addressing their unique needs through specialized strategies and services. We emphasize youth participation in all aspects of planning and decision-making to ensure their voices are heard and respected, with accommodations made for their developmental capabilities.

Horsler House

Program Manager: Mary Greer 214-1444

Horsler House is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for youth who require supportive care. Grounded in a trauma-informed and youth-centered approach, our program fosters growth, resilience, and independence through meaningful relationships and individualized care. The Horsler House program is specifically designed to support youth with developmental disabilities, such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Global Developmental Delays, by addressing their unique needs through specialized strategies and services. We emphasize youth participation in all aspects of planning and decision-making to ensure their voices are heard and respected, with accommodations made for their developmental capabilities.

Maclaren House

Program Manager: Joanne Jones 506-317-1311

MacLaren House is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for youth who require supportive care. Grounded in a trauma-informed and youth-centered approach, our MacLaren House program fosters growth, resilience, and independence through meaningful relationships and individualized care. This program emphasizes youth participation in all aspects of planning and decision-making to ensure their voices are heard and respected.

Martin House

Program Manager: Meaghan Melanson 506-333-1521

Martin House is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for youth who exhibit explosive behaviors or struggle with addiction. Grounded in a trauma-informed and harm-reduction approach, our Martin House program fosters resilience, emotional regulation, and personal growth through compassionate care and individualized support. This program emphasizes the importance of meeting youth where they are, encouraging active participation in their own care, and building trust through non-judgmental and respectful interactions.