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Youth Services

15th Night

The 15th Night is a youth informed community-wide partnership that helps more than 480 of our Eugene-Springfield students who are navigating school, life and homelessness alone by creating access to a coordinated network of existing community resources.

 

C.O.R.E Eugene

Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment (CORE) is dedicated to supporting, empowering and advocating for young people in Lane County surviving the effects of poverty, homelessness or other adversities.

They offer free hot meals for unhoused/at risk young people ages 16-24. Check the current Street Feed location here. 

ESTEAM - Arc of Lane County

ESTEAM is a new program for youth ages 14 to 18 years who want to explore and discover the world around them through science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It provides classroom instruction, hands-on activities and work experience that will open youths’ minds to different ideas and teach them how to be creative and flexible problem-solvers.

 

With ESTEAM, youth will:

  • Discover their strengths and interests and learn new skills

  • Enhance critical thinking skills by learning how to identify, analyze and solve problems

  • Gain valuable work experience through summer internships

  • Make new friends and start building their professional network

 

For more information about this new program, email Annie Wahto, Youth Services Associate Director, or call 541-343-5256 ext. 105.

Hosea Youth Services

Hosea Youth Services helps at-risk and homeless youth of Lane County, between the ages of 16 and 24 who are without a safe, stable place to sleep. They have a resource center open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4:30pm -6:30pm that includes:

  • Family-style dinners

  • Laundry

  • A computer lab

  • Showers

  • A Phone

  • Recreation

  • Clothing

  • Living room with games

HOOTS - Helping Out Our Teens In Schools

Offers mental health support by phone for students, families, and staff of high schools in the 4J, Springfield, Bethel, Oakridge and South Lane school districts.

 

HOOTS phone line is accessible from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM M - F. Video support is available from 11AM to 2PM on weekdays and is accessed by emailing hoots@whitebirdclinic.org with your name and preferred time. For students, families and staff of 4J, Eugene Charter and Bethel High Schools please call (541) 246-2342. For students, families and staff of Springfield, Oakridge and South Lane High Schools please call (541) 246-2332. 

https://whitebirdclinic.org/hoots

Looking Glass New Roads

New Roads assists homeless youth up to 21 years of age who are interested in creating long-term solutions that improve the quality of their lives. Services provided include:

 

  • Basic needs: The Drop-In Center offers homeless youth food, clothing, showers, and other vital resources. 

  • Street Outreach: Staff provide youth on the streets of Eugene, Springfield and rural communities with gateway services, information, referrals, advocacy, and support. 

  • Case Management: Case management services include a transitional living plan and assistance in finding stable housing. Youth are taught essential skills needed to acquire and maintain housing.

  • Education: The New Roads School is an alternative educational program for middle and high school students who are runaways, homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless. Students are able to work toward credit recovery or preparation for their GED. 

  • Behavioral Health: Behavioral health outreach workers and therapists are available to support youth with ‘in the moment’ behavior interventions. Components of this service include mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and dual diagnosis treatment. 

  • Employment: Youth are provided with employment guidance including resume preparation, skills training opportunities, interview preparation and job search and connectivity to employment.

 

Hours are:

  • Monday 8:30am - 4:45pm

  • Tuesday 8:30am -6:45pm

  • Wednesday 8:30am -3:45pm

  • Thursday 8:30am -6:45pm

  • Friday 8:30am -4:45pm   

 

941 West 7th Avenue

Eugene, OR 97402

Ophelia's Place

Ophelia's Place is a prevention based organization dedicated to helping girls 10-18 make healthy life choices through empowerment, education and support. Wide range of opportunities to girls. Services include afternoon drop-in, school-based programming, skill-building, classes & clubs, and therapy.

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