What do they offer?
- Unstructured Drop-in Time: listen to music, play pool, talk, watch movies...
- Fun and Healthy Activities: art projects, dances, field trips, drumming, sports, adventure trips...
- Educational Assistance: homework help, resume writing, GED prep...
- Community Service: river clean-up, computer help for seniors, food assistance...
- Positive Youth Development: leadership training, mentoring, teen advisory boards, program coordination...
- Substance Abuse Prevention: education, training, information...
- Health: fitness, nutrition, hygene, education...
- Referrals: counseling, substance abuse treatment, mental health, employment...
- Employment: opportunities, training, education, entrepreneurial projects...
What are Teen Centers?
- A place for teens to call their own.
- A safe, substance free, supervised and supportive environment.
- A place where teens have a voice. A voice in the activities they do and the space they are in.
- Grassroots, community efforts to serve all youth and promote healthy choices.
- A valuable link between youth, adults and community.
Did you know...
Over 2,500 Teens a Day Visit Vermont Teen Centers!
There are more than 40 teen centers across the state.
More than 12,000 teens visit Vermont teen centers every year.
Vermont teen centers serve 156 communities statewide.
