WELCOME
TO STAIRCASE YOUTH SERVICES
HERE TO HELP YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD A BETTER FUTURE
CONNECT
WITH US:
WELCOME
TO STAIRCASE YOUTH SERVICES
HERE TO HELP YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BUILD A BETTER FUTURE
YOUTH
MEET OUR STAFF
If you feel alone and are struggling with a crisis, we are here to help.
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24-hour support
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Free confidential support
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Problem solving
PARENTS
Staircase is here to help you build stronger connections with your teen.
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Mediation and conflict resolution
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Free confidential support
HOST HOMES
A host home is a place where youth can stay temporarily and receive mentoring and guidance. Staircase is looking for individuals willing to provide housing for a youth.
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Kerry VanHouten
Executive Director
"I am fortunate to have an outstanding staff. They are dedicated to promoting positive youth development and strengthening families in all they do."
Call or email me at: kterryn@staircaseyouthservices.org
RITA MCCANN
Manistee County
“It is my pleasure to meet with you and see how I can help you move forward with your goals”.
Call or email me at: rmccann@staircaseyouthservices.org
LEEANN FRATTINI
Mason County
"You can't go back and rewrite your beginning, but you can start where you are and write your own ending, I want to help you do that."
Call or email me at: lfrattinni@staircaseyouthservices.org
Emily Merten
Oceana County
“I am youth outreach specialist at Staircase Youth Services. The goals I hope to achieve working with the youth in Oceana county are that each youth feels confident and sure of themselves, that each youth has stable and safe housing and that after working with me, the youths and their families will have a stronger bond than before.”
Call or email me at: emerten@staircaseyouthservices.org
DAKOTA MORRIS
Missaukee & Wexford Counties
"I get the privilege of working with youth in the Transitional Living Program. My main goal is to help youth with housing as needed and teach fundamental life skills, so when the youth leaves my program, they are prepared for adulthood."
Call or email me: dmorris@staircaseyouthservices.org
Aubree Newhall
Missaukee & Wexford Counties
"I have the privilege of helping the youth in my community in such a meaningful way; I support, empower and encourage them and their goals."
Call or email me: anewhall@staircaseyouthservices.org
REFERRALS
Early warning signs of a potential youth in crisis may include:
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school truancy
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poor grades
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withdrawal from friends, family and social activities.
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disciplinary issues
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conflict at home
If a youth you know is showing signs or facing challenges, we encourage you to contact us to make a referral.