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Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to empower teenagers, young adults, and their families to make and sustain positive changes through prevention, intervention, and life skills services.

Former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signs H.449 into law, raising the age limit of youth in foster care from 18 to 21 in Spectrum’s Drop-In Center in 2007.

Burlington Drop-In Center

Spectrum’s Drop-In Centers are places for young people ages 14-24 to eat a meal, use a computer or...

St. Albans Drop-In Center

Spectrum’s St. Albans Drop-In Center is place for young people ages 14-24 to eat a meal, use a computer or...

Supported Housing

These voluntary programs serve about 100 young people each year and are located in downtown Burlington....

Riverstone Counseling

Here at Riverstone Counseling, our goal is to create an environment that fosters healing and growth. We...

Health Center

Pearl Street Youth Health Center Located next door to the Drop-In Center at 179 Pearl Street, the Pearl...

Skills Programs

Spectrum offers several programs that help young people learn to navigate the challenges associated with...

Mentoring

Change both your life and the life of a youth! For just a few hours a month, you can make a difference in the life...

Multicultural Youth Program

The Multicultural Youth Program (MYP) aims to support teenagers and young adults from...

Detail Works

Detail Works is a social enterprise designed to help young people build the soft skills and trade skills they need in the workplace.

Compass Prevention & Stabilization Program

Compass is a free-of-charge program providing prevention and stabilization services to youth ages 12 –...

Category Archives: Stories

Apr 24, 2018 Posted in Community, Drop-In Center, Stories, Supportive Housing, Youth Voices By Spectrum Youth Voices

“Spectrum is here because of people like you.”

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The following is a speech that was presented by Tian B. at the 2018 Spectrum Sleep Out.
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Apr 18, 2018 Posted in Community, Mentoring, Stories, Uncategorized By Spectrum Staff

Mentor Pair Interview: Kiara and Terry

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“I feel young again,” says Terry of her experience as a mentor. “I feel like a teenager when I’m with her. I feel excited to show her new things, but often Kiara is the one who is teaching me more.” Learn more about Kiara and Terry’s mentoring partnership.
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Feb 14, 2018 Posted in Awards, Community, Counseling, Detail Works, Drop-In Center, Events, Health Center, JOBS, Mentoring, News, Skills Program, Staff, Stories, Supportive Housing, Uncategorized, Youth Development By Spectrum Staff

Thank you for keeping our youth in your heart.

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Happy Valentine’s Day, from all of us at Spectrum.
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Jan 04, 2018 Posted in Detail Works, Staff, Stories, Uncategorized By Spectrum Staff

Detail Works is Moving!

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Detail Works is moving to 22 Avenue C in Williston, VT (effective today, January 4th). Our youth staff has been able to increase our volume, and we are quickly outgrowing our space for car detailing.
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Dec 21, 2017 Posted in Community, Stories, Supportive Housing, Youth Voices By Spectrum Youth Voices

An open letter to those who don’t know how to help.

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I am doing horrible because everybody is supposed to be happy around the holidays but all I feel is empty. I can’t speak for everyone, but to me the holidays are just a big, national reminder of what’s missing and what I can’t get back.
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Spectrum Youth & Family Services

31 Elmwood Ave. Burlington, VT 05401
802.864.7423 info@spectrumvt.org

Our Mission & Vision

Category Archives: Stories

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