What We Are
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BHYS is a Basic Center, meaning we offer a Drop In Center and Shelter created in the Basic Center Program model for youth under 18, we offer shelter and services to homeless and runaway youth and any youth in need who may be housing insecure or at risk. Our services include trauma-informed art therapy and case management services, fiduciary services, referrals to other area resources, access to food, bathrooms and laundry faciliites, a safe place to study, gather, learn life skills, have fun, and always - we have safe adults if you or someone you know needs to talk.
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Shelter Stays in 2023 So Far
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Average # of Days per Stay
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Bloom house youth services 2022 service numbers
- Shelter stays: 13
- Percentage of shelter guests staying 21 days or under: 100%
- Percentage of shelter guests leaving to an exit other than homelessness: 100%
- reconciled with family: 12 of 13
- 436 hot meals served to youth (554 including family members)
- 104 youth visits to the food pantry
- 185 instances of drop in center usage
- 22 youth visits to the hygiene closet
- 76 youth visits to the clothing closet
- 42 youth laundry room usage
- 449 participation in recreation and educational events
- 32 referrals for youth to wraparound services
- 18 referrals to other agencies for calls from young adults age 18-24.
- 15 referrals to other agencies for calls from adults over 24
Partner with Us
Are you part of a social service organization? A therapist, teacher, doctor, or other professional working with homeless and at-risk youth? Are you someone looking to give back to the community?
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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With each purchase, $15 comes to Bloom House to support the work we do and make it possible to continue!
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Meet the animal friends of bloom house
Stevie, Steve, and Nova the Therapy Chicken
Stevie is named after Stevie Nicks and is every bit the star. Steve came to Bloom House specifically to be the BHYS cat! We adopted her from the Street Cats Club and it was her friendly, sweet, demeanor that made her stand out immediatly! She's named after Steve Rogers - Captain America! And like her namesake, she's true of heart! Although also more than a little on the silly side! Nova is Carolee's therapy chicken! She was raised by hand, fed and cared for through a rough ear infection, and loved on and snuggled by humans. She lives inside though she does get to go socialize with Carolee's outside chickens, she's a consumate professional and will comfort anyone who's feeling down. She arrives to work with Carolee every morning ready to attend to the mental health needs of all the youth we see.
Stevie is named after Stevie Nicks and is every bit the star. Steve came to Bloom House specifically to be the BHYS cat! We adopted her from the Street Cats Club and it was her friendly, sweet, demeanor that made her stand out immediatly! She's named after Steve Rogers - Captain America! And like her namesake, she's true of heart! Although also more than a little on the silly side! Nova is Carolee's therapy chicken! She was raised by hand, fed and cared for through a rough ear infection, and loved on and snuggled by humans. She lives inside though she does get to go socialize with Carolee's outside chickens, she's a consumate professional and will comfort anyone who's feeling down. She arrives to work with Carolee every morning ready to attend to the mental health needs of all the youth we see.
The BLOOMHOUSE design at our header and the "Love Is Here To Stay" design are by the Incredible Lisa Congdon. Check out all the amazing things she's up to at lisacongdon.com It goes without saying, but we're saying it: We're HUGE fans!
