YSB of St. Joseph County

The new Safe Station Shelter at the YSB Center for Youth Success is now open with 24/7 staff -- offering safety, support, and hope for youth in crisis, located at 411 Caterina Street South Bend / near corner of Hickory and McKinley. Take a virtual tour: vimeo.com/1045752298?mc_…

In honor of Homeless Youth Awareness Month in November, @theLauberSB will donate $2 for every burger sold in November to support our programs to end youth homelessness in our community! Visit The Lauber in central South Bend at 504 East LaSalle Avenue.

"This change honors all parents who have the courage to complete the program and build successful families. Both single moms and dads achieve economic and social independence through the program as strong role models for their babies and toddlers." -Christina McGovern,  CEO.

YSB's "Young Moms' Self-Sufficiency Program" has been renamed --> "Family Success and Self-Sufficiency Program" to reflect better the families we serve. While most participants are single mothers, one in five parents enrolled are single dads raising children w/o the mom.

Honored to receive statewide recognition from Early Learning Indiana! Thanks to their support, YSB has expanded its Young Moms’ Self-Sufficiency Program, providing crucial services to at-risk single moms and their children. Learn more: earlylearningin.org/youth-service-…

50 years in the making.... and we cut the ribbon today!!! We are beyond thrilled for our community's youth facing crises. Come by today and take a peek if you can!

Here's your final match day chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT for youth in crisis. @RuoffMortgage will be matching gifts from 9AM today until the matching pool is fully unlocked. Donate online: ysbsjc.org/overtheedge through Sept. 6 to support YSB and your brave family and friends!

DOUBLE DONATION🚨: Donate to @ysbsjc "Over the Edge" campaign today and give us a chance to earn DOUBLE your donation w/ a match from @tirerack! LINK: secure.qgiv.com/event/ovthe20/

Our Center for Youth Success is getting SO CLOSE to opening. Thanks to everyone who is responsible for making this possible. Dedicate a brick, bench, tree, or room in support of our youth: ysbsjc.org/stories

YSB supports youth locally in St. Joseph County, but we work nationally to replicate best practices through @youthcollabo -- a nat'l network of youth-serving orgs. YSB comes together to share and refine best practices in addressing the complex challenges homeless youth face.

•Youth who do not complete high school are 3.5 times more likely to experience homelessness than peers who completed a high school diploma.

•Young parents—especially unmarried—had a three times higher risk than non-parenting peers. •Youth with experiences of foster care, juvenile detention, jail, or prison.

Ever wonder who Youth Homelessness affects? Homelessness among young people is a fluid experience. From couch surfing to sleeping on the streets or in a shelter, the vast majority of youth do not become homeless by choice.

At YSB, we accept and celebrate all people as they are. We give them immediate safety, resources to seek long-term support, and can be a listening ear that reminds them their right now is not their forever. Sometimes just being present can make all the difference.

1:5 youth who come to YSB in need of housing crisis services are LGBTQ+ individuals. These youth can sometimes be lost, scared, and battling tough relationships and rejection among peers and family members just for being themselves. They don't always see the path to acceptance.

Honor a mother in your life with a timeless tribute! 💐 We're offering recognition opps for you to create a lasting legacy at our Center for Youth Success. Stndrd Bricks ($250), Jumbo Bricks ($500), Trees ($1,000), and Benches ($2,500) can be reserved at ysbsjc.org/stories

Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness month across the U.S. As crisis intervention experts, we're at the forefront of mental health care. Take a Mental Health Test online at: screening.mhanational.org/screening-tool…

Our 2022/2023 annual report is here! It showcases the incredible impact YSB has made in supporting youth facing crises. Our amazing team served over 2,000 across YSB's six programs and made positive differences in each of their lives. Read the report: ysbsjc.org/newsletterannu…

Some teens needing services are runaways, homeless, or victims of abuse or neglect. YSB’s Safe Station is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Stop in, or call 574.235.9396 if you or someone you know is in need of safety. Address: 1322 Lincolnway East, South Bend​, IN 46613.