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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 –...

Tag Archives: housing

Aug 28, 2017 Posted in Stories, Supportive Housing, Uncategorized, Youth Voices By Spectrum Youth Voices

Is North Really “Up”?

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To be in the housing program at Spectrum, you are required to be working on something. Whether it be employment and building your savings, school, or yourself. I chose to work on myself.
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May 09, 2017 Posted in Community, Skills Program, Staff, Stories, Supportive Housing, Uncategorized By Spectrum Staff

The Game of Life

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As part of my senior capstone project, I developed a life skills training program for the youth in Spectrum’s supported housing. The Game of Life helped youth practice their money management skills. The cooking module was designed to show the youth they can cook healthy, fresh meals for a lower cost than buying pre-prepared food.

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