for teens in crisis
3642 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
3615 Central Avenue, Suite 4
Fort Myers, FL 33901
LSF has an approximately 98% success rate of youth returning home to their families to rebuild their lives, following their stay at our shelters. LSF shelters are managed and run by staff trained to understand, work with, and advocate for teens in trouble. Youth often face challenging times that require guidance, that is why our team of Master’s-educated professionals and highly trained staff provide a full range of services for troubled youth, ages 10-17, including:
RESIDENTIAL
- Temporary live-in shelter
- Behavioral Management Program
- Family Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Case Management
- Family Support
COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES
- Screening and Assessment
- Counseling
- Intervention
- Case Management
- Aftercare/Follow-Up for 60 days (about 2 months)
“Here at Oasis (LSF Youth Shelter) I feel more free, more open. I’m happier. I’m smiling more. It is giving me an opportunity to fix myself. This is a place where you can let go of all your stress, and is full of support. All the staff will have your back 100%. Those words before that you couldn’t say to anybody would suddenly come out because you know that the people in this shelter are people you can trust.”
– Marc, Teen impacted by an LSF Youth Shelter
Life at home may be really difficult right now but you may want to continue going to school, and continue living your life as best you can. You don’t have to do it alone. Life on the street can be dangerous and put you at risk for some serious harm. At Oasis Youth Shelter we offer more than a warm meal and a place to sleep at night, we can help you find solutions to the issues you are facing at home. We offer shelter, food and help.
- Screening and Assignments: We begin by asking you a series of questions to help us gather information about the challenges the young person is facing
- Referrals: Trained professionals evaluate your concerns and will supply referrals to a suitable provider if necessary.
- Temporary Shelter: LSF offers temporary shelter and a safe place to stay until permanent arrangements can be made.
- Counseling: Counseling can help a young person with the tools to manage life’s toughest challenges. Master’s level and Licensed Therapists can work as intermediaries to help the family understand why the young person decided to run away, work out an agreement outlining the conditions they need to follow once they return home, and discuss alternative living situations for you while problems are solved.
- Case Management: beyond housing and counseling there may still be a need to coordinate referrals to other services as needed, like mental health services, primary care, community activities, mentoring programs, etc.
- Aftercare/Follow-Up for 60 days: After family reunification is achieved, we check back in to ensure things are going smoothly and ensure everyone is safe.
- 7 pairs of clothing (7 shirts, 7 bottoms)
- 2-4 pairs of shoes
Clothing should NOT include the following:
- Drugs, gang affiliated, inappropriate images or cartoons.
- Rips
- Leggings or bikers shorts
- Crop tops
- Tank tops or muscle shirts
- Short shorts (must be arms length).
- Outside foods or beverages
- Contraband
- (Vapes, knifes, drugs, cigarettes, matches, lighters, etc.)
- Medication that is not labeled or expired.
All belongings will be searched when you arrive. All items that are not permitted will be returned back to the guardian at intake prior to the guardian leaving Oasis Youth Shelter.
Oasis Youth Shelter Provides:
- Hygiene products Feminine products
- Beds
- Sheets
- Blankets
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
