YOC Information: (765) 289-5437

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19

The Youth Opportunity Center takes the health and well-being of the children in our care and our employees very seriously. In light of the spread of COVID-19 through the state of Indiana, the YOC is doing our due diligence in tracking the latest news, information and recommendations from the CDC, Indiana State Department of Health, and Indiana Department of Child Services to ensure we have the proper precautions and procedures in place to minimize the risk to our residents and staff and deal efficiently and effectively with any suspected cases of COVID-19 that may arise.

Therefore, consistent with guidance from the Indiana Department of Child Services, the Indiana State Department of Health, and other state entities, and to best preserve the health and wellness of our residents and staff, the Youth Opportunity Center will no longer be accepting visitors to our campuses. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and reassess our visitation policy regularly. If you have questions or concerns regarding visitation, please call our campus at 765-289-5437.

If we can help save a child, then why couldn’t that child save the family, the neighborhood, the community, the world.

More than a beautiful 75 acre campus, and beyond an accredited program or diplomas on office walls, the YOC is about people helping people. Not just in small ways, but in life changing ways.

At the YOC everyone brings their own talents and gifts to the table, whether it’s a winning smile, broad shoulders, strong backbone, helping hands or a heart for kids.

If we can help save a child, then why couldn’t that child save the family, the neighborhood, the community, the world.

GIVE TODAY

Share the joy of the season

by making a gift of $75.00 to the Holiday Giving Fund and provide gifts for a child this Christmas. Your gift, big and small, impacts the life of a child.

GIVE TODAY

Where will a heart for kids take you?

To a place where our collective efforts focus on helping at-risk youth develop skills, prepare for their futures and transform their lives. A heart for kids takes you to the Youth Opportunity Center where we put kids first in everything we do.

GIVE TODAY

Give to the YOC

Give to the YOC

Make a difference in the lives of children with a gift to the YOC.

Donate

Donate

Make a difference in the lives of children with a gift to the YOC.

Donate

Donate

Brighten the holidays for a child this season, and join us in helping kids realize their potential.

STEDY Program

STEDY Program

The STEDY program takes a trauma-informed approach to behavior modification. 

STARS Program

STARS Program

The STARS Unit is a unique residential treatment program devoted to helping adolescents who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders.

ANNUAL REPORT

ANNUAL REPORT

 Take a moment to read through our most recent annual report and learn about our victories from the past year, as well as how your generosity has impacted our kids across the state.

GIVING TUESDAY

GIVING TUESDAY

 Join us for Giving Tuesday as we aim to raise $3,000 to purchase 100 Treatment Toolkits for all kids starting counseling at the YOC.

TRANSLIFE PROGRAM

TRANSLIFE PROGRAM

 The TransLife program equips female adolescents with independent living skills and real-world opportunities to prepare them for adulthood.

TRU Harbor Program

TRU Harbor Program

TRU Harbor is celebrating its first full year in operation! Learn more about its impact – not just on the residents, but on the entire community.

SMART Program

SMART Program

The SMART program is designed to address the specific treatment needs of adolescents who demonstrate sexually maladaptive behaviors. 

INTAC PROGRAM

INTAC PROGRAM

 The INTAC program teaches residents with conduct disorder behaviors how to have better self-discipline and coping skills.

TEAM PROGRAM

TEAM PROGRAM

 The TEAM program is a secure residential treatment program devoted to helping youth who are dealing with the most severe criminal and behavioral issues.

2020 GOLF CLASSIC

2020 GOLF CLASSIC

 Join us on August 28th as the YOC hosts its 15th Annual Golf Classic. The proceeds from this event support treatment programs that help kids envision a brighter future for themselves!

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2019 Golf Classic

2019 Golf Classic

 Thank you to everyone who supported the 2019 YOC Golf Classic and the work we do with kids and families!

Careers

Careers

Make a difference in the life of a child! Join the team here at the Youth Opportunity Center.

YOC Foundation

YOC Foundation

 The Youth Opportunity Center Foundation exists to support the mission and the priorities of the Youth Opportunity Center (YOC).

We Are Family

Our Staff. Our Culture.

It’s often said that it takes a “special” person to work at the Youth Opportunity Center. To a certain extent, that’s true, but what does it mean exactly? It means that working at the YOC requires one to be dedicated, caring, cool under pressure, uncommonly patient, and, above all, passionate about helping young people.

The culture of the YOC is one of our most important assets and one of the most distinguishing characteristics of our organization.  When you’re an employee of the YOC, you’re part of a family. As with most families, the YOC team knows how important it is to “play” together. We enjoy a healthy sense of humor, recognizing great work through fun events, and embrace the successes of our employees, and most important, our clients.

In sum, the staff at the YOC understands how important family, caring, and giving back to others can be.

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  • Having all youth service agencies on one campus has increased continuity of care for the kids and families. Our ultimate goal was to provide easy access to youth services, and I believe this has been accomplished.

    Rick Rowray

  • After taking a tour of the YOC, you see firsthand how much these kids do not have. And a lot of these kids have no one who believes in them. That was a real eye-opener. no one should go through childhood thinking that no one is thinking of them or praying for them.

    Barry Green

  • The YOC gave our daughter a chance, and our family a chance, and that’s a chance we never would have gotten without them.

    The Denny Family

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