HELP FOR YOUTH
If you are a youth-in-crisis between the ages of 12-21 living in Lake, Mason, Manistee, Missaukee, Oceana and Wexford Counties, Staircase Youth Services can help. Call our 24-hour crisis line to speak to a friendly outreach specialist. You don't have to be homeless, couch-surfing or a runaway to call. Let us help you build a better, brighter future.
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"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength."
HELPING YOUTH CREATE AND SUSTAIN HEALTHY LIVES
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
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I don't have anywhere to stay
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I need help, is there someone I can talk to?
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I am hungry
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I am a runaway
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I'm having family problems
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Can I leave home?
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How do I deal with depression?
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How do I handle a bully or drama?
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How do I get thru the day?
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Can my family kick me out?
"The best way to predict the future is to create it"
HOW IT WORKS
OUR SERVICES:
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24-hour support
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Confidential, voluntary and free services
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Guidance and counseling support to runaway or homeless youth and families of runaway youth
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Conflict mediation
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Individual and family problem solving
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Help in finding a safe, nurturing living situations at a host home
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Guidance in life skills
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL:
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An Outreach Specialist will listen to your concerns
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Depending on your situtaion, the specialist will find a resource to help you
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After the call, you will be contacted by the Youth Specialist in your county the next business day
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Your specialist will begin goal setting to help guide you through your crisis
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Your call is completely confidential