Loaves and Fishes Outreach and Mohawk ValleyCommunity Action

401 N. Washington StreetRome, New York 13440

The DoorYOUTH & TEENS

Runaway & HomelessDrop In Teen Center

315-281-6437 315-525-7276

Thursdays & Fridays3pm - 7pm

Saturdays & Sundays8am - 3pm

Shelter Security and a space to be yourself

The Teen Center provides a safe place in Oneida County for teens to have fun and learn how to make smarter, healthier

decisions for their lives.You are More Than A Statistic

Other services offered include: Crisis Counseling; intervention; referrals to other agencies/services; advocacy with other agencies; prevention education; transportation when necessary and aftercare services.

Located at 401 N. Washington Street in Rome, New York; we serve teens and families from all over the Oneida County and Northwest area. Our mission is to provide free programs where students can develop mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually in a safe environment. The Door Teen Center is a place for students not just to be, but to become.

The Door Teen Center serves students in 7th - 12th grade, and provides on going programs to help parents navigate through the teenage years. Students can begin attending programs during the summer in which they will be entering the 7th grade, and can continue through the summer after they graduate from high school.

In keeping with our mission to be a safe place for young people, the Door Teen Center is managed by experienced professionals who are supported by well-trained and pre-screened adult volunteers. For the safety of our students, The Door Teen Center adheres to a very strict “Teens Only” policy.

LOAVES & FISHESOUTREACH CENTER

Help is only aCall or Text away

We are here to support you.

Hotline 315-525-7276

GET SUPPORTReach out to us in a way that works

best for you. We are here to listen and here to help

WE DON’T JUDGE.

We’ll listen to your story.

Are you on the street ?

Need a place to stay ?

Drop In Teens have access to drop-in

recreation, Xbox, ,music, foosball table, air hockey, and foosball.

Teens are invited to stop by and enjoy a variety of activities in a

positive social environment.

Drop In Center Food, Snacks, Pizza, chicken nuggets

Services are free and confidential.

As part of our Community Connections Series, we provide relevant programs focused on the teen years so families can enhance life at home and open up the lines of communication between parents/guardians and students. We regularly offer the following programs:

• Getting Stronger Together• FAFSA/College Financial Aid Clinics• Interactive Topical Programs• Topical ‘Round-Tables’ for Parents• A Database of Local Resources for Specific Crisis/Situations/Issue• Referrals for Professional Counseling

The goal of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program is to ensure the safety of youth and to help them get off the streets; to reunite youth with their

families whenever possible. The program provides a safe place in Oneida County for teens to have fun and learn how to make smarter, healthier decisions for their

lives. Serves youth up to age 21 years and their families.

Guitar I

Your musical journey starts here. Learn chords, simple strums, and tuning in a fun, relaxed group setting. You’ll be introduced to the basic elements of rhythm and harmony that will have you making music in no time! Guitar 1 is for the absolute beginner.

Services are free and confidential.

Additional Services include:

Counseling Legal Services

Health & Dental CareCreative Arts Activities

Education & Job Training Programs

TUTORING PAL’S

Tutoring Pals is a FREE tutoring service in collaboration with Onpoint for college and Hamilton College providing one-on-one and small group tutoring for teens at the Teen Center. In addition to academic support Tutoring Pals also provides workshops on how to apply for college, financial aid, SAT & ACT testing and college campus tours.

Students also will have a solid sense on how to read a “lead sheet”

Students leave Guitar 1 with the following

Basic open position chords: A, D, E, G, C, Am, Em, A7, B7, D7, E7, G7, A sense of playing single notes and a few licks, Essential boom-chicka strums in 4/4 and 3/4 time, I-IV-V tunes in A, D, G, and E.