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About Central Texas Youth Services

The mission of Central Texas Youth Services (CTYS) is to assist troubled children, youth and families toward development of their full potential through provision of quality community-based services.  CTYS is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization that provides services to runaway, homeless, and troubled youth and their families throughout the Central Texas region.  Services include crisis intervention through a 24-hour hotline, information and referral services, and a temporary crisis shelter in a licensed, supervised facility, with follow-up as appropriate.

 

CTYS programs include Option House (emergency shelter) STAR (Services To At-Risk Youth), Project Safe Place, CYD (Community Youth Development), Independent Living Skills and Life Skills for Youth, and Project FUTURE (Transitional Living Program).  All services provided by CTYS are voluntary, confidential, available 24-hours a day, and provided at no charge to youth and their families.

 

Central Texas Youth Services’ Administration is located at 204 North East Street, Suite A, Belton, Texas 76513.  The Emergency Shelter, Assessment Center, and 24-hour Crisis Care is located at 601 Parmer Avenue, Killeen, Texas 76541.  Project FUTURE is located at 305 Blair Street, Killeen Texas 76541.

 

Visit our website for more information on our services at: www.centraltexasyouthservices.org.