Traverse Place
Traverse Place is a up to 21-months program that exists to empower homeless young adults, ages 17-21, to take control of their lives in positive and purposeful ways. It encourages them to become independent and self-supportive.
Services Include:
Safe and stable housing
Assisting youth in developing skills to live independently and be self-sufficient
Education, information, and/or counseling to reduce substance use
Referrals and access to medical and mental health treatment
Preparation for obtaining employment
Opportunity for educational advancement or vocational training
Community service opportunities
What’s expected
Once accepted into Traverse Place, residents are required to obtain employment, attend school if they have not graduated, and put up at least 60% of their income into an escrow account that will be returned to them upon exiting the program.
Compliance with house rules such as completing chores, abiding by curfew, being substance free, non-violent and attending life skills training are necessary to maintain residency.
Youth must be physically capable of employment, attending school, be able to accept supervision by adults, maintain appropriate behavior with peers and wish to learn and apply decision-making skills for everyday life.
Ages
Ages 17-21 years
Phone Number
(810) 341-6328
Location
512 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, MI. 48502
