Youth
Oasis provides emergency shelter and necessary support services to
runaway, homeless, abandoned youth ages 10 to 21 within the Greater
Baton Rouge area. We assist them in transitioning back into the
community in a positive role. Many
of the youth we serve are escaping abuse (physical, sexual and/or
emotional), substance abuse or exploitation within their home
environment. Some are trying to find a healthier path for
their future than the one they are currently on. All are trying to find
ways to achieve a nurturing environment and lead a healthy, positive
life.
Youth
Oasis Operates three programs to provide the services necessary for
these at-risk youth: The Basic Center, The Transitional Living Program
and the Safe Place Program.
Youth Oasis Accomplishments in 2010
- Provided 3,888 bed nights to homeless youth
- Reunited 71 youth with their families
- Found permanent housing for 93 youth
- Served 10 Parishes across Louisiana in addition to those in State Custody
Program Details:
The Basic Center
The
Basic Center provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling
and referrals for healthcare and ultimately seeks to reunite young
people with their families or locate appropriate alternative placements.
Some of the guidelines and services are as follows:
- Serves ages 10-17
- Provides shelter
- Food
- Clothing
- Counseling
- On-site Tutoring
- Health-care
- Recreation Programs
- 24/7 Admission
Transitional Living Program (TLP)
Young
adults live in a supervised apartment while staff members provide
assistance and training in areas such as education, employment, computer
knowledge, basic cooking, personal hygiene and interpersonal skills.
Some of the guidelines and services are as follows:
- Serves Ages 17-21
- Provides Supportive Housing
- Taught Independent Living Skills
- Career Training
- Counseling
- Referral to Community Resources
- GED Assistance
Safe Place
The Safe Place is a national youth outreach program that provides access to
immediate help and resources for all young people in crisis through a network of youth-friendly businesses and public locations.
Safe Place w
as
brought to Baton Rouge in 2006 by Youth Oasis. By visiting an
identified Safe Place site and requesting help, youth will be connected
to a Youth Oasis team member, who will come to the site to talk to the
youth about their needs. From there, appropriate actions will be taken.
All Safe Place sites are identified by the yellow and black National Safe Place sign.
260 S. Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-343-6300
