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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...
Supportive 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 works with teenagers and young adults from diverse backgrounds, with a...
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
This program works with youth ages 12-22 who are at risk of becoming involved with the justice system or...
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 phone, do laundry, get clothing, take a shower, and get other basic needs met.
The Drop-In Center is a safe and welcoming place to:
- Eat a free meal. We serve lunch and dinner every weekday at 12 and 5pm and self-serve breakfast is also available.
- Use a computer, printer, or phone
- Do laundry
- Get clothing
- Take a shower
- Take a class on topics such as life skills, job readiness, parenting, or safe dating.
- Get help with needs such as applying for jobs or state benefits, or finding a place to live.
Drop-In is a safe space and we welcome all LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14 – 24.
Hours:
Monday-Friday from 10:00 am-6:00 pm (Please Note: Between 1pm and 4pm we are closed for specific programming and individual meetings.)
Meals:
12:00pm and 5:00pm, M-F. Self-serve breakfast is also available.
COVID Restrictions:
- Masks are required, you will have your temperature taken on arrival, and there will be hand sanitizer for you to use upon arrival.
- If you have a fever or are displaying symptoms, staff will help you make a doctor’s appointment and/or get tested. You will be required to be cleared by a doctor or be symptom-free for 14 days before you may access the space again.
- Due to COVID-19, we are currently offering lunch and dinner TO-GO ONLY, Monday-Friday from 12-1 pm and 5-6 pm.
- We are open for bathroom use, showers, laundry, phone use, and case management appointments from 10 am-1 pm, and 4-6 pm.
- Please call ahead if possible as we have to limit the number of people within the space. If you are not able to call ahead, feel free to stop by but please know you may have to wait outside.
- We will continue to offer youth all material resources that are available, and staff will be available for case management and crisis intervention by phone and conference calls.
Locations & Contact Us
Burlington Drop-In Center
177 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401
802-864-7423 x312
dropin@spectrumvt.org
Looking for help in Franklin County?
Visit Our St. Albans Drop-In Center.
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