Question 1

What is the Housing Services Program?

Accepted Answer

The Housing Services Program is a service offered to help assist young people just like you who are experiencing homelessness by providing housing and supportive services including help finding a job and learning life skills such as cooking.

Question 2

Do I qualify for the Housing Services Program?

Accepted Answer

If you are 16 to 24 years old, a Tulsa County resident and experiencing homelessness; you meet the initial program requirements.

Question 3

How do I know if I’m homeless and without resources?

Accepted Answer

You meet homeless requirements if you are…
1. Sleeping/Camping Outside
2. Staying at a homeless shelter
3. Sleeping in your Car
4. Couch Surfing (a new place every few days)
5. Staying in an abandoned house/apartment

Question 4

I stay with my family, but it feels like a toxic environment. Can I still qualify?

Accepted Answer

If you are living with family, you are not considered homeless. If you are struggling in your family’s home – please consider reaching out to a counselor at YST to help with any conflicts that might be making things hard.

Question 5

How long does it take to get into the program?

Accepted Answer

Timeframes are unpredictable. We encourage all youth to access our drop-in services to keep staff informed of changes to your living situation, which may impact wait time.

Question 6

How can I meet basic needs while I’m waiting? (shower, food, clothes, etc.)

Accepted Answer

Youth can visit The Station, the YST drop-in center to meet basic needs during the waiting process. The Station is open Monday-Friday, 11am to 4pm. Youth can go anytime to get a hot meal, take a shower, do laundry, etc. during open hours. Click the link below to check out The Station!

Housing Services Program

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