| Program/Organization |
DreamCatcher Youth Program |
| Complete Address |
422 Jefferson St Oakland CA 94607 |
|
Phone |
510-522-8363 |
| Website | http://www.alamedafs.org/index.php?id=8 |
| General Email Address | |
| Description | The DreamCatcher Youth Program is provided by Xanthos Inc. - a community based, multi-service agency. DreamCatcher has a shelter and Support Center for Youth. The DreamCatcher Shelter is the one in Alameda County to offer runaway, at-risk, and homeless youth, ages 13-18, a safe place to sleep. The Shelter is free, voluntary and confidential. A bed, locker, bathrooms, and meals are provided. Also, available to youth are case management services, to access other community resources. The DreamCatcher Support Center is a drop-in recreational center for ages 13-19. All Center services are free. Youth have access to computers, dinner/snacks, a laundry facility, healthcare, recreational activities, job training, case management, and much more. |
| Eligibility |
Youth may stay in the shelter if between the ages of 13-17 (or 18 if Enrolled in school). Youth may only stay 24 hours if in the foster care/probation system. DreamCatcher cannot take pregnant teens beyond the six month period.
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| Days Open |
The Support Center Hours: 2-7PM Monday through Thursday and 2-5PM on Friday |
| Hours |
The Shelter Hours: 7PM-8AM Monday through Friday and 7PM-10AM Saturday and Sunday |
| Duration | Year Round |
| Ages | 13-18 |
| Fees | No |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair access |
| Languages Spoken | English, Spanish |
| Nearby Bus Lines | 72, 76 |
| Nearby BART Stops | 12th St. Oakland City Center |
| Other Locations? | |
| Volunteer Opportunities? | No |
| Leadership Opportunities? |
Additional Details:
- Oakland Local Article 2013 - Dreamcatcher Shelter aims to be the stuff of Dreams for Homeless Teenagers
This organization is listed in the Youth Services Directory.
