The Living Room
The Living Room works with homeless and at-risk youth between the ages of 15 to 21 to meet basic needs, provide support and resources, and to develop valuable life skills. We believe that providing a safe, comfortable space for homeless and at-risk youth, along with consistent support, will assist youth in reaching their greatest degree of self-sufficiency and their fullest potential.
| Helping youth to help themselves |
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| The Living Room is a supervised day shelter/teen center available to area youth. We offer a safe and friendly space where youth can get support from peers and caring adults, a kitchen to prepare meals, a washer/dryer, a shower, computers with internet access, and use of a phone. |
 | Other on-site services may include job search assistance, GED counseling and testing, meal preparation and nutritional needs information, substance abuse education, conflict resolution training, and health-related information. |
 | The Living Room also has a pool table, a foosball table, Play Station, stereo and VCR! Special activities include Pool Tournaments, Living Room Council, and various other events. Youth can enjoy many recreational activities at The Living Room. |
Youth express their ideas at The Living Room
“Be yourself — It’s the greatest thing anyone can do. For if everyone were made of plastic and silicon, or any other faux substance, the world would be a boring place!” — JH
“Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” — Anonymous
“Courage is discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose. Life isn’t about living without problems, life is learning to solve them.” — JD
“The principles you live by create the world you live in; if you change the principles you live by, you will change your world.” — Blaine Lee
Referrals are available for Northeast Kingdom Youth Services and Transitional Living Programs, as well as other area agencies.
The Living Room is proud to be a tobacco, alcohol, and drug-free environment.
HOURS: Monday 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
For more information call: 802-748-8732 or e-mail: nekys@nekys.org
