Spectrum Youth and Family Services
The Spectrum shelter helped me out so much. It led to so many other things. Spectrum worked with me to get a stable place to live. They helped me find a job. I got my GED. Spectrum staff threw a graduation party for me. They supported me when I had some hard times - And they helped me find healthy and positive hobbies. Without Spectrum, I don't know where I would be today. They saved my life and helped me open my eyes and realize how much was out there for me.
Our Programs
Our dedicated staff, volunteers, mentors and donors make it possible for Spectrum Youth and Family Services to offer emergency shelter, transitional living and the following support programs for homeless and at-risk youth. Contact us to learn more about these youth programs.
Counseling
( 05/19/2008 4:19 PM )
The Counseling Program provides individual outpatient services for adolescents and young adults (14-22) and parents.
Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP)
( 05/19/2008 4:21 PM )
The Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) is part of a coordinated community effort to end male violence against women and children by educating men who batter and young men who use violence.
Drop-In Center
( 05/19/2008 4:22 PM )
Our Drop-in Center is a safe place for young people to eat a meal, use the telephone, do laundry, get clothing, or take a shower.
Education
( 05/19/2008 4:24 PM )
Spectrum's Education Program provides homeless, foster, and at-risk youth with support to achieve their academic goals.
Health Clinic
( 05/19/2008 4:24 PM )
The Community Health Center of Burlington provides a no cost medical clinic for homeless and at-risk youth in Chittenden County.
Jump on Board with Success (JOBS)
( 05/19/2008 4:26 PM )
The JOBS Program is a collaborative effort between Spectrum and the HowardCenter. The program serves youth (16-21) who have been identified as having an emotional and/or behavioral disability and are in need of extra support and services to maintain and make progress in their educational settings and /or obtain and maintain employment.
Mentoring Program
( 05/19/2008 4:30 PM )
Spectrum’s Mentoring Program is a community-based program that partner responsible adult volunteers with adolescents between the ages of 11 and 21.
Street Outreach
( 05/19/2008 4:30 PM )
The goal of this program is to build relationships between street youth and program outreach staff to facilitate youth leaving the streets.
Student Assistance Program
( 05/19/2008 4:31 PM )
Spectrum recognizes that each school community is different with respect to structure, readiness, need, and capabilities. SAP is designed to work with individual school communities to assess their needs, interests, and capabilities and to design a customized Student Assistance Program to provide a basis for substance use and related mental health education, prevention and intervention services.
Youth Development Program
( 05/19/2008 4:32 PM )
The Youth Development Program serves youth who are, or have been in the custody of the State, or young people in the substitute care system under the Department for Children and Families.
Youth & Family Wellness Project: Support for Youths and Their Allies
( 02/19/2010 1:58 PM )
The YFWP provides support, education, and clinical services to help young people (14-21 years old) who may have substance abuse and mental health issues.
Spectrum Youth and Family Services | 31 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT
Phone 802.864.7423 | Email info@spectrumvt.org