The Teen Spot which is set to open in January 2010 will be Manchester’s first teen residential homeless shelter. The non-profit organization was given a 1.2 million dollar grant by the Obama stimulus package with the focus of the shelter to be a safe environment for teens to overcome their battles with addiction and make the necessary life changes to be productive citizens in our community.
The center will have two paid full time employees who oversee treatment plans of twenty five youth (maximum number of program participants the center is equipped for) ages 13-18. The Teen Spot will consist of fourteen part time volunteers, who are licensed mental health counselors. These counselors will implement daily programming based around healthy lifestyle choices, academic success and financial independence. Twelve additional full time volunteers are on staff to provide one on one support and accompany program participants through out their day along with providing transportation to appointments and court proceedings if needed.
Upon arrival to the center the teens will have a mental health screening and a separate substance abuse screening to assess their current situations. The teens will then be an active part of formulating their treatment plans and goals while at the center. There is no maximum time teens are allowed to stay at the center as long as they are actively pursuing their treatment plan goals.
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Excellent faux-business! I'd love it if it became a reality!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great you are doing a business to help out the community. So many people, me being one of them, are going to develop businesses simply to make a profit. So I think your idea is great and I agree with Dana - it would be great if it became a reality.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great new business that actually can help people. I feel like more people need to start helping out in their communities and that is what will make this nation greater. Good idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent idea and the fact that the business is geared toward helping out teens in the local community and is not about making a profit is very admirable. It is rare these days to see things done just for the good of others.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! We need to focus more on helping our own communities, and this is a fantastic start.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else--this is a great idea! It's important to have something geared towards teens so they can get the help they need early in life.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! I've always had a soft spot for youth, especially those that are underprivelaged. I'd love to see this come to fruition.
ReplyDeleteAs everyone above has said, super idea! I, like Niki, have a business that I am hoping to make a profit from! A shelter for teens would be great and would also help keep kids from ending up in jail! It's definitely a win-win for teens and the community.
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ReplyDeleteWanted to use this forum for the following note - to make sure you received word on the change of movie date:
I sent out an e-mail to the class via the BB system letting folks know that the film at Red River Theatres is postponed till the following week - so we'll be seeing it on November 10th instead. Our homework is posted on blackboard, in case you forget what's due next week.
PLEASE RSVP so I know you received word. See you in the UNH classroom next week.
Thanks,
Dana
I like how you picked such a unique idea for your project. I would have never thought to do a non-profit company!
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