TeenLine
Since 2001 TeenLine has reached out to at-risk youth to prevent homelessness and sexual exploitation of teens. Youth, parents, guidance counselors, and other helping professionals are encouraged to call or stop by for resource information, referrals, counseling, case management, advocacy, and emergency shelter.
TeenLine reaches out to youth in schools, at community meals programs, and on the street. It operates a food pantry and a resource drop-in center located at 16 Miles Street in Greenfield, MA which is open Monday - Friday from 2-7 PM.
TeenLine also provides emergency housing through the NightOwl, an overnight teen warming center. More than 50 homeless teens from the Franklin-North Quabbin area have stayed at the NightOwl over the past year.
TeenLine is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, private foundations and charitable gifts from residents and businesses. Volunteers are always needed to assist with the drop-in centers and the NightOwl.
The Director of
TeenLine is Kelsey Wessels. She may be contacted at 413-774-7054 ext. 102 or
kwessels@dialself.org
