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COMPASS | SPECTRUM YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

31 Elmwood Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401

Youth Ages 12 through 22; Homeless, Runaway, Pregnant or Parenting, Family at risk of becoming involved with the Department for Children and Families; Youth at risk of becoming involved/Involved in the Criminal Justice Sytem, or otherwise At Risk
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

By Telephone; In Person; Referral from the Department for Children and Families

Free

Franklin County, Vermont
Chittenden County, Vermont
Grand Isle County, Vermont

Description

Provides crisis and stabilization services to at risk youth and families. Assists youth with supports toward developing well-being, education, employment, permanent connections, and stable living environments as they transition to adulthood. Compass works with youth and their families to make a plan of care that will assist them in accomplishing their goals. Youth meet with a case manager approximately once a week. If a youth's family is available for services, they will have the opportunity to work with Compass' Family Preservation Specialist around normal adolescent development, verbal de-escalation techniques, mediation, and other approaches. Provides crisis management for enrolled clients and families 24 hours a day through a pager. There is a rotating staff member on call at all times.

Last Assured

09/08/2025

Providing organization

SPECTRUM YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

Spectrum Youth & Family Services is a non-profit youth and family services agency serving Chittenden County. Some programs also serve Franklin, Grand Isle, and Lamoille counties. Services and programs include two drop-in youth resource centers; a nightly shelter, mental health and substance abuse counseling for youth and families; youth shelter; transitional housing and support services for youth; education case management; and supported employment.