Street Youth Ministries
Since 1993 SYM has worked to help youth in crisis experience hope. Each year our volunteers and staff assist over 750 street-involved youth ages 13-22 by offering the following programs and services:
•Basic Human Needs: Food, clothing, hygiene items, showers, laundry, & first aid items.
•Life-skills Development: Activities & classes that promote & assist youth develop social & behavioral skills as well as build skills & education.
•Relational Ministries: Case management, mentoring, discussion groups, counseling/mental health, jail visits & letter writing.
•Information & Resources: Referrals, educational/work incentive & chore programs.
•Transportation: Youth earn Metro & Greyhound/Amtrak tickets for appropriate travel.
•Advocacy: Determining specific needs of youth & making appropriate referrals. Helping youth access necessary services.
Street Youth Ministries (SYM) seeks to provide youth in Seattle's University District with life-skills, resources and relationships that bring hope and healing to their lives and the community.