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Youth shelter, outreach and housing providers outline services and capacity; providers say demand exceeds current funding
Summary
Janus-affiliated providers told the Clark County Community Action Board about Oakbridge Youth Shelter, street outreach and a drop-in center (Perch), plus housing programs (NEST rapid rehousing and Unidos eviction-prevention); providers said capacity reflects funding levels and market conditions restrict exits to stable housing.
Janus-affiliated youth service providers presented program operations and capacity to the Clark County Community Action Board on March 23, detailing shelter intake criteria, outreach and housing interventions and areas where community coordination is needed.
Alair DeSalvo, shelter and outreach director (Alair identifies she/her pronouns) with Janus youth programs, described Oakbridge Youth Shelter, opened in Clark County in 1996, and licensed to serve youth generally ages 9–17 (most contracts focus on 12–17). Alair said Oakbridge is contracted to serve up to eight youth at a time and provides 24/7 shelter access, crisis intervention, basic needs (meals, hygiene), transportation to school and appointments, ongoing case…
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