Mission

To provide immediate crisis intervention, emergency shelter and referral services to dallas area youth who run away from home, are truant or commit class b misdemeanors. the center "stops the crisis," allowing youth, their families and law enforcement an opportunity to assess the complex factors that led to the crisis. as a result, youth avoid committing criminal offenses and entering the juvenile justice system. the center's services are unique because, whenever possible family members are engaged in treatment programs supported by a network of more than 135 community-based support partners.