Thank you for your continued love and support. I hope this letter finds you healthy, hopeful and safe. For all of us at Ozone House, the last year has been filled with historical success, never ending celebration, unimaginable transformation, and more than ever an increased need for our services with the impact of COVID-19. The last 12 months have highlighted …
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Ozone House stands in solidarity with the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement. Ozone House will continue to take action using our collective voice and position. As we recognize Independence Day we know that we cannot all be truly free until we have equity, equality and justice for ALL. At Ozone House, our primary responsibility is to support young people impacted by …
I had a plan
“How old are you?” I asked, excitedly and impulsively. Only realizing my mistake after I said it. (I was raised to never ask a woman her age!) She smirked, “guess.” “1,000” I answered, facetiously. Hoping it would overcorrect what I had done. “Close but guess again.” She wanted a real guess, I guess. “Umm… 28.” (I didn’t believe that, but …
New Services for 17.5 – 24 years
Ozone House is now offering regular hours to screen young people, ages 17.5 – 24, for housing opportunities. These include: * Transitional Living Program * Rapid Re-Housing * Permanent Supported Housing * Family Reunification Program This process allows for initial eligibility determinations and waitlist placement without completing the full intake process. Screenings are available in both Ann Arbor (1705 Washtenaw …
Ozone House turns 50! You’re invited!
Celebrate five decades of Ozone House’s commitment to the youth in our community on June 2nd at The Farm at St. Joe’s in Ypsilanti. It will be a great time for current and past staff, volunteers, donors, clients and friends of Ozone House to see old friends and meet new ones. The family-friendly environment encourages everyone to bring their friends …
Farewell and best wishes to Cōlleen O’Brien
Help us in saying farewell and good luck to a long time part of Ozone House. Colleen (Co) is exiting Ozone House after nearly 24 years of service. Co joined the Ozone House family in October of 1994 as a crisis line volunteer. In 1995, she was hired on as a phone shift supervisor and stayed in the phone room …
Is It Difficult to Work on a Crisis Line? Yes. It is.
Ozone House is launching a Text and Chat option to it’s crisis line on June 5th. Hear the words of why this is important from Allison Brengle, Crisis Line Manager. Allison hears calls from young people in crisis, and people who care about them, every day.