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Jefferson County announces emergency transitional housing for youth leaving DHR
Summary
Commissioner Tyson announced a new emergency transitional housing site in the West End for young people aging out of the Department of Human Resources and provided a contact number for referrals.
Commissioner Tyson announced a grand opening for an emergency transitional housing program aimed at young people leaving the Department of Human Resources (DHR).
The program, called Better Safe Place, will operate a house in the West End area off Larm Avenue and is intended to provide temporary shelter for youth who have aged out of DHR services and have nowhere else to go. "If you know anyone that's transitioning out of DHR, you can call this number: (205) 234-9972," Commissioner Tyson said during commissioner announcements at the Jefferson County Commission meeting.
The announcement did not include the facility's capacity, operating agency, exact street address, admission criteria, or funding sources. Those details were not specified during the meeting. The statement was made as part of routine commissioner announcements rather than as an action item on the agenda.
County officials and meeting attendees were encouraged to share the phone number with potential clients and service providers. The commission did not take formal action or vote during the announcement; it was presented as informational.
The Better Safe Place announcement adds a local option for youth leaving DHR, a population the speaker noted often lacks immediate housing options when they turn 18. For referral or more information, the commission recorded the contact number provided by Commissioner Tyson: (205) 234-9972.
