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Youth Services Center

We help Oahu's young people access programs and services

that put them on the path to economic, educational, and social well-being.

We are an award winning Youth Services Center.

Call Us
(808) 768-5777

Visit Us
1505 Dillingham Boulevard, ground floor
Honolulu HI 96817

Located with Oahu WorkLinks at Dillingham Plaza
on the Colburn Street side, between PriceBusters and Savers.

Goals

To eliminate or minimize employment barriers so participants can enter the labor market
To enable participants to complete high school, enter post-secondary education or advanced training, and secure employment
To decrease further involvement of participants in the justice system

Objectives

To provide a high school diploma program and vocational training
To provide job readiness training and placement services
To provide supportive services, including intensive case management, anger management, substance abuse counseling, leadership development and other needed services

Awards

2011 � 100 Best Communities for Youth People (America's Promise Alliance)

2011 � National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies (National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors)

2010 � 100 Best Communities for Youth People (America's Promise Alliance)

2010 � Bright Idea Award (Harvard University, Ash Center for Governance)

2009 � Excellent Attendance, Program Completion and Diploma Attainment Award (YouthBuild USA)

2008 - 100 Best Communities for Youth People (America's Promise Alliance)

2008 � Best Practices on At-Risk Youth and High School Drop Out Prevention Award (United States Conference of Mayors)

2008 � Good Neighbor Award (City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services)

2006 � 100 Best Communities for Youth People (America's Promise Alliance)

2005 � Coordination Honor Award (U.S. Department of Justice)

2004 � Workforce Development Award for Excellence (National Association of Counties)

Programs

Juvenile Justice Center provides accountability-based sanctions to status offenders and first-time law violators, ages 14-17, to prevent them from further involvement in the justice system. Services include anger management classes, mediation, substance abuse counseling, leadership development, and pre-employment training.

Contact: Mary Lantano, 768-5786

State Prevention Framework � State Incentive Grant

A life skills training program to prevent youth, ages 12-17, from using tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.

Contact: Mary Lantano, 768-5786

Youth Operator Program offers youth a broad range of coordinated career services. This includes opportunities for assistance in academic and occupational learning; development of leadership skills; and preparation for further education and training to ensure youth can obtain a career in the area of their choice.

Contact: Carla Harada, 768-5895

Young Parents Program provides parents and expectant mothers, ages 16-24, with the opportunity to receive services that will increase their likelihood of achieving or maintaining self sufficiency. This program is fully funded through a grant of $1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. We are one of only thirteen organizations in the nation to receive this award.

Contact: Mary Lantano, 768-5786

Youthbuild Honolulu provides alternative education and job training services to non-high school graduates, ages 16-24. Services include a high school diploma program, vocational and hands-on construction training, leadership development, and job readiness and placement services.

Contact: Pearl Spencer, 768-5795, or Carla Harada, 768-5895

Last Reviewed: Sunday, May 20, 2012