SwitchPoint reports early outcomes from Teen Living Center; 12 young people housed since September

Carol Hallowell, operator of the SwitchPoint Teen Living Center, told the council the facility opened in September and so far has housed 12 young people, with three exits (two voluntary and one medical). Hallowell said the average stay to date is about four months and nine students are currently in residence with four on a referral pipeline. "We opened in September... the Teen Living Center has housed 12 young people," Hallowell said.

Hallowell and Jory, a Davis Education Foundation representative, described outcomes the program is tracking: four seniors in residence, three juniors and two sophomores; three seniors have been accepted to college and several students are taking classes at Davis Technical College. Staff reported students have participated in monthly service projects, volunteer‑taught life skills classes and that the program received a donated van. Hallowell said all students are enrolled in Medicaid and have access to SNAP benefits.

Council members asked about capacity and plans to scale. Jory said the group is intentionally pacing referrals and expects to fill the 16‑bed facility before the school year ends; expansion would depend on sustained referral patterns and funding. SwitchPoint representatives reiterated that the Teen Living Center is not a walk‑in shelter and that parental permission and behavioral health assessments are part of the referral process.