Ignite Org

Outreach, prevention, and aftercare - these programs meet the immediate basic needs of youth and provide crisis intervention while connecting youth with community resources, including the full complement of ignite services. Clients range in age from 12-24 and can access crisis counseling, case management, referrals and access to a range of support services via 24/7 hotline, street and community outreach, the agency's drop-in center and aftercare services.

Supportive services - all youth connected to ignite receive whole health counseling, education, access to an on-site mental health clinician. And referrals for primary and preventative care, mental health, substance abuse counseling, and more education support resources and academic assessments are provided on site. Youth receive individualized attention, advocacy, encouragement, study skills, tutoring, and referrals to alternative and/or traditional schools and programs. The employment program supports youth who have limited job skills and work history with an intensive porgram to develop job readiness. Youth with more significant work experience are offered guidance in job searches, placement, and retention. The agency also offers recreation activities to help young people identify healthy, positive outlets, develop interpersonal skill, self-esteem, and purpose as they transition to independent adults.