06 Dec The 2018-2019 Annual Report
Take a moment to read through our most recent annual report to learn about some of the victories from the past year and how the generosity of so many people impacted kids across the state in a positive way....
04 Dec Kids Week Leaves a Lasting Impact
Imagine a child who has never been trick-or-treating. Imagine a child who has never been to a carnival, never had cotton candy, never been to a football game, and never decorated a pumpkin. For many kids at the YOC, that is their reality. Born of...
04 Dec Small Program, Broad Impact
In the summer of 2018, a dream came to life. A modest little building on a hill in New Castle, Indiana opened its doors—offering sanctuary to victims of commercial and sexual exploitation (CSEC). TRU Harbor, as it’s known, is a program of the Youth Opportunity...
04 Dec Giving Thanks
Across the YOC campus today, you’ll find several new faces that have joined the team as well as dedicated staff who have transitioned into new roles in different cottages....
19 Nov YOC Director of Nursing Receives School of Nursing Alumni Award
The Youth Opportunity Center is proud to congratulate Director of Nursing, Jody Zachary for receiving of the Outstanding School of Nursing Alumni Award from the Anderson University Nursing Department....
06 Nov Youth Opportunity Center Hires Assistant Chief Clinical Officer
The Youth Opportunity Center recently hired Melissa Stayton as Controller for the Muncie, Indiana based youth treatment facility....
10 Oct Treating Substance Use
Substance abuse has devastating effects, both for kids and for their families. Here at The YOC, we approach substance use treatment holistically....
19 Aug Melissa Stayton Hired as Controller
The Youth Opportunity Center recently hired Melissa Stayton as Controller for the Muncie, Indiana based youth treatment facility....
08 Aug Dr. Gisselle McKell-Jeffers Promoted to Chief Clinical Officer
Youth Opportunity Center Inc. recently announced the promotion of Dr. Gisselle McKell-Jeffers to Chief Clinical Officer for the Muncie based youth service provider....
07 Aug Reaching for the Stars
Despite going through a difficult childhood, Matt* has big dreams for his future. He has plans to go to college - and hopefully, one day, space....