What We Do
Youth Challenge of Connecticut has been operating as a residential
outreach center for troubled people since 1970. Concentrating on young men and
women, emphasizing personal and social development through a sharing and caring
environment.
Here, the process of healing begins with a unique combination of acceptance, discipline, and structure. The men and women who are in emotional turmoil and pain are lead through a planned program geared toward meeting their physical, mental and spiritual needs. Youth Challenge offers an atmosphere for growth through biblical counseling and work study. Services are centered around a community residence offering:
• individual counseling
• recreational activities
• resident and family liaison services
• non-denominational spiritual sharing
• prayer
Here, the process of healing begins with a unique combination of acceptance, discipline, and structure. The men and women who are in emotional turmoil and pain are lead through a planned program geared toward meeting their physical, mental and spiritual needs. Youth Challenge offers an atmosphere for growth through biblical counseling and work study. Services are centered around a community residence offering:
• individual counseling
• recreational activities
• resident and family liaison services
• non-denominational spiritual sharing
• prayer
Our Door Is Open
Although 20% of the referrals have been made by community hospitals, courts, clergy, and correctional facilities, most of the residents are voluntary, walk-in clientele. The open door policy welcomes men and women from every walk of life without regard to religious, ethnic, or racial background. The only requirements necessary for eligibility are:
• desire for change
• agreement and commitment to the structured program
• compliance with criteria of referring agency
• desire for change
• agreement and commitment to the structured program
• compliance with criteria of referring agency
Reaching Out to All
Today many people are in need of help and cannot afford to pay for it, and others simply don't know where to find help. Through Youth Challenge’s outreach facilities and mentality many people are finding a future and a hope.
The continuation of this program is dependent upon the contributions of community organizations and citizens like yourself who rise to the challenge - the Youth Challenge – of helping people gain happy and productive lives.
The continuation of this program is dependent upon the contributions of community organizations and citizens like yourself who rise to the challenge - the Youth Challenge – of helping people gain happy and productive lives.
Youth Challenge of CT, Inc.
Phone: 860-728-5199
Fax: 860-524-0418
15-17 May Street; Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: 860-728-5199
Fax: 860-524-0418
15-17 May Street; Hartford, CT 06105
