Programs

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Success Stories 

“When "Elizabeth" entered the STAR+ program she was living in a shack that had no running water or electricity. She had no relationship with her family and was struggling with her mental health. She was in the program for 1 year and 1 month. During that time, she was able to reconcile with her family and successfully exited the program after working on her mental health. Now, she is more independent and has a stronger support network that will allow her to continue achieving her own goals."

– STAR Rapid Rehousing Program

“We had a young woman who was getting out of an abusive family situation. She lived at TLP for three months during which she was able to become a manager at her job and find a roommate to live with. Usually, clients need much more time to get on their feet but because of her determination and self sufficiency, she was able to find her footing quickly."

– Transitional Living Program

“"Nathaniel" was unable to safely live with his family any longer so he reached out to his pastor who connected him to our Street Outreach Program. Eager to improve his situation, he asked our staff for help applying for jobs. He applied for our Transitional Living Program and even attended life skills groups there while waiting for a spot to open up. He moved into TLP a few weeks later, but not before requesting advice from our Outreach staff about budgeting and presenting us with homemade artwork to decorate our drop-in center walls as a thank you gift for our help!"

– Street Outreach Program

Youth Emergency Shelter

Our 24-hour shelter is a safe haven for youth in crisis, serving ages 10-17. The Shelter addresses health needs, mental health support, safety, education, and basic life skills development. Established in 1980. Located at 5686 A Agua Fria St.

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Street Outreach Program

Our Street Outreach Program provides low-barrier, strengths-based support services to youth ages 21 and under experiencing homelessness in our community. Through street-based outreach and our drop-in resource center, we help youth meet their basic needs and work towards achieving greater safety and stability in their lives. Established in 1995. Located at 5686 Agua Fria B.

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Transitional Living Program

Our Transitional Living Program is a supervised independent living campus that supports youth ages 17-21 in gaining community connections, life skills, employment, educational advancement, and counseling as they work towards their self-determined goals. Established in 1990. Located at 4435 Airport Rd.

STAR Rapid Rehousing Program

Our Rapid Rehousing Program is a low barrier program that follows a housing first approach. Our program serves unaccompanied youth from ages 18-24 and their dependents. Youth must be literally homeless, at imminent risk of losing housing or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence. Those who meet eligibility requirements can receive up to 24 months of rental assistance and case management with the goal of achieving independence and maintaining permanent housing at discharge. Established 2016. Located in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Sandoval, McKinley and Cibola Counties.

Pregnant & Parenting Youth Initiative

Our PPYI Service Coordinator partners with the CONNECT network to help navigate young parents to resources in the community to help maintain housing, increase mental health supports, connect with appropriate child care, develop strong parenting skills and build supportive community relationships. The program also provides baby supplies and basic needs for each family. Established in 2006. Located at 5686 B Agua Fria St.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry offers a selection of primarily non-perishable foods, available on a weekly basis to households with youth ages 10-24 years. An appointment is required and youth must be accompanied by a certified staff member. Located at 5686 B Agua Fria St.

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