Tailor Made: Attracting, Engaging, and Retaining Hard-to-Reach Youth

San Francisco’s OMI/Excelsior Beacon has developed a comprehensive wellness program that attracts young people that traditionally have been labeled “non-joiners.” In order to support young people that may be dealing with substance abuse, trauma, or gang affiliation, the Beacon draws upon promising practices and the strengths of young people themselves and provides opportunities for deep relationships with its staff for individuals and communities.