Noah's Anchorage
Youth Crisis Shelter
Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter is a licensed
residential 8-bed group home for 10-17 year-old youth and provides outreach to youth and young adults. Our unique services have
been active in the Santa Barbara community for over 35 years and are a
trusted refuge and resource for youth and their families. Our services are available to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All services provided by Noah's Anchorage are offered at no cost to clients.
Hotline for 24 hour help: 1-866-HELP TEEN
Noah's Anchorage Wishlist
Residential Services:
More than just a “program” Noah’s is a safe place for youth to stay or connect with a caring, trained team
of staff while working through difficult personal and family issues.
If you or someone you know needs help
with what’s going on at home, is contemplating running away, is at risk
of being homeless, or just need of someone to talk to, Noah’s can help.
- Temporary shelter and basic need
- Crisis intervention, resolution, & support services
- Counseling for youth and families
- Workshops and therapeutic groups on youth issues
- “Cooling off” periods
- Individualized support services
- 24 hour toll-free hotline
- Linkage to community referrals
Support & Outreach Services:
Street Outreach:
Noah’s provides on the street assistance to youth and young adults (ages 10-21) who
find the streets to be their home or at-risk of being homeless. Our mobile outreach team reaches out daily to offer:
- Snacks and food
- Counseling services
- Hygiene items
- Supply items
- Clothing
- Referrals to community agencies
- Drop-in services
Transitional Age Youth (TAY):
Our TAY staff work directly with youth between the ages
of 16-24 who are dealing with issues related to self-sufficiency,
independence, and development of personal potential. These
services are targeted to youth who are transitioning or have
transitioned out of foster care, the juvenile justice system, or the
Noah’s Anchorage residential program.
TAY staff provides assistance with
- Independent living skills
- Identifying and meeting educational goals
- Finding and gaining employment
- Securing a safe place to live
- Accessing physical and mental health services
- Linkage to Community Resources
- Transportation access
For more information on the above programs contact:
Hotline for 24 hour help: 1-866-HELP TEEN
Noah’s Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter
301 W. Figueroa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963-8775
Mark Watson, M.S.W.
Director of Shelter Services
Mark.Watson@ciymca.org
Jeanette Small
Assistant Director
Jeanette.Small@ciymca.org
Emily Roessler
Support & Outreach Coordinator
Emily.Roessler@ciymca.org
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