Shelter Open

Central Texas Youth Services - Option House

Childrens Emergency Shelter

Last updated Sep 30, 2008. This is not confirmation of current availability; call before travelling.

Call 254-634-2085 Directions Website Nearby on map

Available here 9

Assistance * (ANY Type of: Referrals or "How to" Assistance) Updated Dec 29, 2008
Assistance, Referrals * General Information & Referral Updated Dec 29, 2008
Counseling, Childrens Counseling Updated Dec 29, 2008
Counseling (Free or Sliding Scale) * (ANY/ALL Types of Counseling) Updated Dec 29, 2008
Meals * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated Dec 29, 2008
Shelter * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated Dec 29, 2008
Shelter, Emergency Shelter, Youth Focused Updated Dec 29, 2008
Training * (ANY/ALL Types of Instruction) Updated Dec 29, 2008
Training Classes, Life Skills, Youth Updated Dec 29, 2008

Needed here 28

Appliances, Small, Kitchen, Microwave Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Books * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Books, Children's Coloring Books Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Craft Supplies, Crayon Packs Average Updated Jul 5, 2010
Donations * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Dec 29, 2008
Donations, Financial/Monetary Donations Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Donations may be mailed directly to Central Texas Youth Services. Send Donations to: Central Texas Youth Services P.O. Box 92 Belton, TX 76513 or call...
Furniture, Bedroom, Dressers Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Games * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Cards, Nintendo 64
Games, Board Games Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Kitchen, Cooking Equipment, Pots & Pans Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Kitchen, Cooking, Griddle, Stove Top Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Kitchen, Service, Dishes, Cups Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Linens, Bath, Towels, New or Clean/Gently Used * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Bath towels, wash cloths, face towels, Kitchen towels
Linens, Bedding, Blankets, New or Clean/Gently Used Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Linens, Bedding, Sheets * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Linens, Curtains Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Mower, Lawnmower Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Paper Plates/Plastic Utensils Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Pencils Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
School, Supplies, Backpacks (For School Children) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Shelter * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Sep 30, 2008
Shelter, Emergency Shelter, Youth Focused Average Updated Sep 30, 2008
Shower Curtains w/Hooks Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Toiletries * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
bubble bath, fragrant soaps, bath gels
Toiletries, Personal Hygiene Products * (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Afro/American Hair Care Products
Toys, * NEW, In Original Packaging, Kids - Ages 4-7 (ANY/ALL Types) Average Updated Dec 3, 2008
Girls play nail polish
Toys, Stuffed Animals, New or Gently Used (CLEAN) Average Updated Aug 31, 2007
Weedeater, Weed Eater Average Updated Aug 31, 2007

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About this facility

Service: Temporary

Notes

OPTION HOUSE is a 15-bed emergency shelter for children and youth ages 3-17 years. Central Texas Youth Services has been operating Option House since 1977 providing the following services at no cost to the child, youth, or their family:

* 24- hour emergency shelter care
* Food
* Counseling
* Medical/Dental Screening
* Assessment
* Information and referral
* Independent living skills training

The children and youth we serve may be homeless, runaways, push-outs, or removed from their home due to abuse and/or neglect. We also offer a cooling off period up to three days for families who are in crisis or conflict.

Fax 254-634-1049

STAFF
Shelter Director
Judy McGriff
email: ocentraltexasy@hot.rr.com

Senior Youth Care Worker
Rona Adams