26 Aug YOC’s New Division Provides a Beacon of Hope to Kids and Families
In response to legislation as well as increased desire to reach kids and families sooner, the YOC has launched a new community-based division of services....
26 Aug Success Story: In Her Own Words
A letter from a resident to her cottage manager as she was being discharged from the YOC....
25 Aug New Service to Provide Healthy “Alternatives” for Families in Crisis
Family participation has long been a staple of the Youth Opportunity Center’s approach to treatment, and is crucial to successful outcomes for the youth we serve. However, through the years, clinical leaders at the YOC have noted an increasing need not just for family therapy,...
16 Jun Fighting racial injustice, promoting immeasurable value
The Youth Opportunity Center exists because of our heartfelt belief that all people have immeasurable value, and it is imperative we take action to ensure this belief includes and improves the lives of people of color. Our collective team unifies to do all we can...
14 Apr “Challenging” our Youth to Stay Engaged
If you’ve got a teenager at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you understand how hard it can be to keep them engaged, keep their spirits up and keep them learning. What about if you had 100 adolescents at home during this pandemic? What if they...
06 Apr A Shining Example of Selflessness in Dark Times
These are trying times. Uncertain times. These are times when—despite our best efforts to put the needs of others before our own—the temptation is to focus inwardly, to focus on what we are having to give up. For many teens, especially those here in Indiana...
03 Mar Why I Give: Debbie Emmons
We sat down with Debbie Emmons of Muncie to learn about why she gives to the Youth Opportunity Center. She is married to Mike and they have two kids, Courtney and Cameron. Debbie and her family contribute in multiple ways, including volunteering, playing in the...
03 Mar A Trauma-Informed Toolkit
Clinical treatment is one of the most crucial elements of a child’s time here at the YOC. Mental health staff at the YOC have adopted a trauma-informed approach to their treatment of our residents, but it doesn’t stop there. As part of a multidisciplinary approach...
03 Mar Staff Spotlight: Evan Brown
Evan’s role as an Intensive Behavior Intervention Specialist is to determine why kids behave in certain ways, and develop a plan to address the behavior. He offers training and guidance to staff in his program, especially when kids are acting out....
03 Mar Stories of Success: Greg
Success looks different for everyone. The key to success at the YOC is progress. The key to progress is effort. The key to effort is caring. To succeed at The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC), residents need to have the desire to get better, to work...