What does MHY mean in YOUTH

Mars Home for Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, supportive, and healing homes for young people affected by hardship and trauma. We support youth as they transition into adulthood, helping them to build the skills they need to lead meaningful lives.

Mars Home for Youth offers individualized care plans tailored to each youth’s needs. Our approach is client-centered and begins with getting to know the young person in order to create an individualized plan of care that focuses on building skills related to their goals. We provide counseling, education, vocational/employment opportunities, and more.

Our services are available to all individuals between the ages of 16 and 21 who have experienced or are experiencing challenges such as abuse, neglect, poverty, or homelessness. We serve anyone regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, or religious affiliation.

Mars Home for Youth operates out of Seattle in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. We serve clients throughout King County and have two residential facilities in Seattle and Federal Way. In addition, we have drop-in centers in Seattle and Bellevue where youth can access basic necessities such as food assistance and clothing donations.

Volunteering with us is a great way to give back! We offer ongoing opportunities ranging from direct service roles like mentors or teaching assistants to administrative roles like graphic design or grant writing support. Visit our website at marshomeforyouth.org/volunteer-opportunities/for more information about how you can get involved. You can also make a donation on our website at marshomeforyouth.org/donate/.

Yes! Our mental health team includes licensed therapists who specialize in evidence-based practices tailored specifically to address challenges faced by young people transitioning out of danger into safety and independence. We offer both individual therapy sessions and group counseling sessions at our residential facilities as well as through our drop-in centers located throughout King County.

Yes! In addition to providing residential programs that offer supportive housing options with 24-hour staff supervision, we also provide eviction prevention services designed to keep youth off the streets by preventing homelessness before it happens. To learn more about these services please visit us at marshomeforyouth/housing/.

We offer a variety of programs designed to help young people reach their full potential including educational opportunities such as GED preparation classes; life skill enhancement programming; independent living skills training; job readiness classes; therapeutic arts programming; recreational activities; internships; workforce development initiatives; mentorship programs; and more! To learn more about these programming options please visit us at marshomeforyouth/programs/.

Absolutely! Spreading awareness about our mission among your own networks is incredibly important! You can follow us on social media @marshomeforyouth on Instagram & Facebook where we post updates often about current events impacting our work as well as success stories from those we’ve served over the years showcasing just how far our committed youth have come thanks in part due their own determination but also with the help of generous donations made possible through this organization’s supporters like you! Additionally you may consider creating a fundraiser online using any number of popular sites (examples include GoFundMe & GiveButter) whichallow others unable visit physically but still able to contribute monetarily towards causes they believe in no matter where they reside nearby or afar!