Catholic Charities Runaway and Homeless Youth Program of Herkimer County

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This is a great example of what even our local hotline calls sound like. Our local Runaway and Homeless Youth Program 24/7 Hotline is 315-866-1112.

National Runaway Safeline: No Judgment. No Pressure. Just support Youth, teens and children that are thinking about running away: we are here to listen and to help. Please call us 24-7 at 1-800-RUNAWAY, or visit our website...

ABOUT YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
Youth homelessness is a public health issue impacting more than 4 million young people between the
ages of 13 and 25 in the United States each year.

LOCALLY in 2024 the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program of Herkimer County has been in contact with 116 youth who where seeking some kind of assistance from our program.

Young people experiencing homelessness may couch
surf, bounce among relatives and friends, live in shelters, or stay on the streets, and may struggle to afford
food, care for their mental and physical health, attend and complete school, and avoid potentially
dangerous and violent situations.
While the numbers of youth experiencing homelessness are staggering, even more young people
experience crises that put them at risk of leaving their homes or being asked to leave. It is critical to
recognize this reality and focus additional resources on outreach, prevention, and education to raise
awareness and address the diverse crises youth experience that may result in experiences of homelessness.

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We can’t believe summer is almost over! We had so much fun with our Summer FIT youth groups. Check out all the activities and places we visited… Thank you to all that supported and contributed to make these days eventful!
Herkimer Hannaford
Herkimer Police Department
Little Falls Diamond Dawgs
Little Falls Live Well Fitness Center
Catholic Charities Safe Harbour Program
Cornell Cooperative Ext.
Salvatore’s Pizzeria
Herkimer Blueberries
Christopher Newtown Memorial Fund

Check out our weekly schedule!

We are still providing drop in services. No appointment needed! Just stop by and see us!

Al-Anon will still be held on Wednesdays. Noon meeting has been moved to 1:00 PM. 6:00 PM meeting is the same time.
NA 4:30 PM meeting also still being held on Wednesdays - same time. Both meetings will take place at the First United Methodist Church.

**ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please keep an eye on our facebook for the most current updates!

Thank you!

Last year we gave away almost 350 backpacks! 🤯

Help us by donating a backpack again this year!!You can drop off all donations to the Herkimer Police Department!

RHY is happy to announce we will be joining the Summer Pop up Event, please come join us all for some popsicles and information. Hope to see you all out there.

The rain didn't stop us from enjoying this years Dolgeville Violet Festival parade.

Catholic Charities Runaway and Homeless Youth Program explained Tricia Alford (left), Director of the Catholic Charities Runaway and Homeless Youth Program, and Ashley McGowan, Youth & Family Caseworker and Community Outreach Coordinator) sit down for an interview about the program. By Dave Warner Tricia Alford, Director of the Runaway and Homeless Youth P

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.