The Matthews House

Youth & young adult services (229 participants): serves young people ages 12-23 who lack fundamental support in the years leading to adulthood. Our case management provides holistic, trauma-informed prevention, intervention, and education services with an inter-generational approach to support low-income youth with a history of trauma. We begin by building connections and a sense of belonging, then helping youth develop their self-efficacy skills to address their needs, and finally transitioning them towards independence. Youth and young adult services: employment: 35% of clients reported positive change in this domain, signifying progress in job security and work conditions. Meanwhile, 53% maintained stability; culminating in 88% of clients sustaining or improving their employment status. Family and social relationships: 50% of clients experienced positive change in this domain, strengthening their connections. An additional 29% maintained stability, totaling 79% of clients maintaining or improving family and social relationships. Housing: 31% of clients showed positive change in housing stability, and 44% maintained their current stability. Together, 75% of clients either improved or sustained progress in this domain. Income: 35% of clients reported positive change in this domain, with 35% maintaining stability. A total of 70% of clients experienced or maintained improvements in their household income. Life skills: 51% of clients demonstrated positive change in this domain, reflecting progress in managing daily responsibilities. An additional 18% maintained stability, resulting in 69% maintaining or improving in life skills. Mental health: 38% of clients reported positive change in this domain, with 31% maintaining stability. Overall, 69% of clients sustained or advanced their mental health outcomes.

The landing: the matthews house operates the landing, the northern colorado regional youth shelter in loveland. This trauma-informed space meets the immediate needs of unaccompanied youth while supporting their mental health, education, and long-term stability. Youth access wraparound services, including basic needs support, crisis intervention, and mental health care. Drop-in services provide care coordination and connections to transitional housing and other critical resources. Enrichment activities and community-building help youth feel a sense of belonging, stay engaged in school, and build a hopeful path forward.