User:CompassHouse

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[edit] Welcome to Compass House!

Mission: to provide safe shelter and services for runaway and homeless youth in an atmosphere supproting dignity, respect and self-sufficiency of each youth.

We offer free, voluntary services to youth at both a Resource Center and Shelter located in the city of Buffalo, NY.

The Resource Center is a place where 16–20 year olds, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, receive guidance and a break from the outside world.

The center offers:

  Immediate access to crisis services 
  Assessment and case management 
  Individual, group and family counseling 
  Referral and advocacy 
  Independent living instruction and assistance 
  Emergency food pantry 
  Access to furniture and other household items

The Compass House Resource Center 1451 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14209 Client Services: (716) 884-3066 Administrative Offices: (716) 886-1351

The Compass House Emergency Center (or The Shelter) is just that. With enough room for up to 13 people, the shelter provides runaway and homeless youth from 12 to 17 years of age with immediate access to crisis counseling, a temporary place to live, a warm bed, and hot meals. They also find kind ears, as trained, caring professionals are always on hand to listen and give support.

The Compass House Emergency Shelter 370 Linwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14209 24-Hour Crisis Help Line (716) 886-0935

Compass House has also particpated in the National Safe Place program since 2006. The Safe Place program allows youth ages 12-17 in a crisis situation to access help at local businesses and community organizations. In Erie County, all of the Tops Markets, NFTA Buses, Boys and Girls Clubs, Hispanics United of Buffalo, Gay and Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York and Coffee and a Spell are all Safe Places. Youth recognize the yellow and black diamond symbol and know they can get assistance.

For more information visit our website at Compass House