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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.
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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 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.
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.
Contact Us:
St. Albans Drop-In Center
223 Lake Street, St. Albans, VT 05478
802-777-8749
stadropin@spectrumvt.org
802.864.7423 info@spectrumvt.org
