Council on Rural Service Programs, Inc. Gateway Youth Programs Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
Corporate Office 201 R.M. Davis Parkway, Suite B Piqua, OH 45356
PHONE:	(937) 778-5220
	(937) 778-8970
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SERVICE AREA LOCAL OFFICES:	Miami County - 339 South Street, Piqua, OH 45356 Phone (937) 778-1894 or (937) 778-5220 Darke County - 116 E. Third Street, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone - (937) 548-8002 Shelby County - 702 S. Main Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 Phone - (937) 492-2885 Crisis Hotline: 1-800-351-7347 available 24 hours a day
OFFICE HOURS:	8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OFFICE DAYS:	Monday through Friday
PROGRAM:	The youth programs are built on the belief that positive youth development will occur when there is connection, inspiration and motivation. Through a model that supports the social-emotional needs of youth, the trained staff supports the youth's ability to build healthy relationships and mature, learn in ways that work for them, and realize a higher sense of self and achievement. The program provides an opportunity for youth to be involved with leadership programs, recreational activities, and service learning projects. This is done through the following methods: Afterschool Groups Ongoing Case Management Advocacy with schools and/or courts Referrals to community agencies 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Conflict Resolution and crisis intervention Emergency Housing in host homes
ELIGIBILITY:	5-17 years of age - no income restrictions
FEE POLICY:	Annual intake fee based on sliding fee scale
YOUTH CENTERS OPEN FOR PARTICIPANTS:	The Zone - 116 E. Third Street, Greenville, OH, OH 45331 The Connection - 702 S. Main Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365