TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND HOUSING SUPPORT | NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Resource Name:TRANSITIONAL LIVING AND HOUSING SUPPORT | NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
address
71 Seymour Lane, Newport, VT 05855
Eligibility
Youth Ages 14-22
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
8556635224
Voice
·Information & Services
Application process
- By Telephone
- In Person
Service area
Essex county, Vermont
Orleans county, Vermont
Assists youth in developing the life and living skills necessary to aid in the transition to independent living and adulthood. Educational resources include budgeting, employment, and application assistance. Case management and support s provided to youth and young adults who receive tenant based rental assistant with vouchers and administered monthly rental payments. Mediation is offered to support clients with communication with landlords, mitigating issues and concerns which arise to ensure secure housing for the youth and young adults.
Last Verified
01/15/2025
Providing organization
NEKCA COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Newport Community and Social Justice Center, a department of NEKCA, is a non-profit restorative justice program that works with citizens, local and state government, and law enforcement agencies to provide restorative responses to crime and conflict for Orleans and Northern Essex Counties. Programs promote restorative practices by increasing community involvement in finding solutions to crime through Reparative Panels, Court Diversion, Conflict Assistance, Community Dialogue, Education and Crime Prevention, as well as Victim Support Services.