Welcome To Compass House
Compass House exists to provide safe shelter and services to Runaway and Homeless youth (RHY). Clients of Compass House voluntarily enter the shelter or engage in case management through the Resource Center. All services are aimed at preventing the client’s decline into chronic homelessness while promoting a more stable and productive living situation.
Philosophy & Goals
Philosophy and Goals
- We are committed to working with youth in a non-judgmental, non-authoritarian manner; to find solutions without assigning blame
- We encourage youth to work on and deal with their problems in a constructive, positive & responsible manner, while we assist in improving family relationships when possible
- We respect the rights and privacy of youth
- We are committed to working with youths as partners in planning their future, utilizing appropriate community resources to benefit each youth in achieving his or her goals
- We attempt to empower our clients to become stable, independent & productive members of our community
- Our services are completely voluntary...clients can choose to accept or decline our services anytime
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Thank you AbsoluteGoo!
In June, www.absolutegoo.com, the Goo Goo Dolls' fansite, hosted a webauction and raised a staggering $13,000 for Compass House. Each year, Goo fans pour onto Ebay and the Absolutegoo site to bid on rock-and-roll memorabilia and other items -- all donated by friends of the band in support of Compass House. From fundraising through the auction to general awareness-raising on the Goo's website, the support of the Goo Goo Dolls comunity has made an INCREDIBLE impact in our ability to serve runaway and homeless youth. Of special note this year, two lucky bidders won once-in-a-lifetime prizes of five minute phone calls to band members Johnny Reznick and Robby Takac. Auction organizers report that both had amazing things to say about Compass House and look forward to supporting this auction next year in 2010!
Safety Net Blog
Visit our Safe Place page for the latest on teen homelessness around the country.
Upcoming Fundraisers
We're on Facebook and we have a Ning.
Compass House can now be found on two social networking sites. You can find us on Facebook by doing a search for "Supporters of the Compass House". Also, we have just launched a Ning site. The address there is: http://compasshouse.ning.com/ Become our friend and join the discussions.
The Resource Center is a place where 16–20 year olds, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, receive guidance and a break from the outside world.
The center offers:
- Immediate access to crisis services
- Assessment and case management
- Individual, group and family counseling
- Referral and advocacy
- Independent living instruction and assistance
- Emergency food pantry
- Access to furniture and other household items
The Compass House Resource Center
1451 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14209
Client Services: (716) 884-3066
Administrative Offices: (716) 886-1351
Toll Free: 1-888-646-6634
The Compass House Emergency Center (or The Shelter) is just that. With enough room for up to 13 people, the shelter provides runaway and homeless youth from 12 to 17 years of age with immediate access to crisis counseling, a temporary place to live, a warm bed, and hot meals. They also find kind ears, as trained, caring professionals are always on hand to listen and give support.
The Compass House Emergency Shelter
370 Linwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14209
24-Hour Crisis Help Line (716)-886-0935
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