Youth Programs
Feeling better starts here.
We’re here for youth and their families every day. We can help you problem-solve, learn new skills, and take steps to make positive changes in your life. And we can connect you to other community resources to meet your needs.
If you or a youth you know are age 12 to 26, living in Washington County, and need help, call 802-229-9151 to get started or explore our services below. We provide a safe, confidential, judgment-free environment. We serve youth of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and sexual orientation, physical and mental abilities, and religions. We affirm and welcome all youth as they are and meet all youth “where they’re at”.
Many of our services are provided in schools, homes, and other places convenient for you.
There is no cost to you for most services and no one is turned away because they cannot pay. We accept Medicaid and most major insurances in payment for counseling services and also use a sliding-scale fee system.
Country Roads
Counseling and Emergency Shelter
Country Roads provides individual and family counseling for youth experiencing family conflict, who are homeless, have run away from home, or are at risk of running away. We offer temporary, short-term stays in shelter homes when needed.
Healthy Youth Program (HYP)
Substance Use Prevention and Treatment
The Healthy Youth Program provides substance use education, prevention, and treatment that is geared specifically to the needs of adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 25 years old.
Basement Teen Center
Drop-in Teen Center
The Basement Teen Center in Montpelier provides a safe space where teens can drop by to gather, have fun, attend workshops, learn leadership skills, and build supportive relationships with peers and adults.
Transitional Living Program
Housing Support
The Transitional Living Program helps youth find affordable housing when they are homeless or at risk of being homeless – combined with supports to develop independent living skills and build a self-sufficient life.
Youth Development Program
Leaving Foster Care
The Youth Development Program is for youth ages 14 to 23 who are or have been in foster care. Our staff work with youth to identify and move forward with goals related to education, career, finances, health and wellness, housing, transportation and more.
Return House
Leaving Prison
The Return House residential program provides 24 hour support and supervision for young men ages 18-26 who are returning to the community after being incarcerated. Participants complete their education, find employment, develop skills and behaviors to become lawful, productive, valued members of their community.