Homeless Youth Shelter offered by Janus Youth Programs at Oak Bridge Youth Shelter
Homeless Youth Shelter offered by Janus Youth Programs at Oak Bridge Youth Shelter
Serves youth who have run away, are experiencing homelessness, or are otherwise in need of temporary shelter. Family reconciliation is emphasized when appropriate. Length of stay varies based on individual need. Crisis intervention, information and referral services, and case management are also available.
Physical Address
2609 Northeast 93rd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662
Hours
24 hours per day / 7 days per week.
Application process
Call for information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Ages 9-17. Youth may call for services or be placed by DCYF or law enforcement. Referrals may also come from schools, DCYF, hospitals, detention, probation, law enforcement, or anyone else concerned with a youth's safety. Youth not placed by DCYF or law enforcement must voluntarily choose to access shelter and participate in services.
Languages
American Sign Language
Spanish
Interpreter services
Service area
Clark, WA Cowlitz, WA Skamania, WA Wahkiakum, WA Pacific, WA Lewis, WA
Agency info
Janus Youth Programs
Operates community-based programs in Oregon and Washington for children and youth and their families. A network of over 40 programs includes runaway and homeless youth services in the form of street outreach, 24-hour access and assessment, emergency and short-term shelter, family reunification, transitional housing, and independent living services; residential and shelter services for youth in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority and Oregon's child welfare system; a scholarship program for former clients; and an urban agriculture program. Face-to-face contacts with runaway and homeless youth are completed through an all-volunteer street outreach program on the streets every night.