We do not say this lightly: we are worried about young people. Right now, LGBTQ+ youth and young people of color are increasingly the targets of hateful rhetoric, discriminatory policies and physical violence. The attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, and the police killings of unarmed young black men directly impact the youth we work with who are experiencing homelessness …
Transgender Youth Support Statement
Ozone House will continue to be a place where transgender and gender nonconforming young people can find safety and celebration for who they are. Ozone House is committed to supporting with gender affirming best practices and validating the rights of transgender and gender nonconforming young people everywhere. Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statement stating that “licensed professionals” and “members …
Help Ann Arbor Decide How to Use Its $24 Million American Rescue Plan Funding
The City of Ann Arbor is receiving $24M in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Anyone who lives, works, or spends time in Ann Arbor can give input on the best use of this funding by completing this survey. Along with our partners, Avalon Housing and the Washtenaw Housing Alliance, we are asking you to advocate for the following funding priorities: …
Why Mental Health Support Is So Important for Young People at Ozone House
Just last week, the U.S. surgeon general warned about the significant increases in young people experiencing depression, anxiety and emergency-room visits for mental health challenges. The pandemic has only escalated the “devastating” mental health issues youth were already facing. Youth experiencing homelessness are commonly subject to various forms of trauma, including adverse interpersonal relationships, childhood maltreatment, emotional and physical abuse, sexual abuse, …
Supporting A Young Person’s Journey of Care
When a young person walks through the purple door at Ozone House, or calls our 24-hour Crisis Line, they are going through one of the most difficult times of their young lives. Those first days are often filled with uncertainty and fear, but throughout their time with our caring staff, they build skills and tools to move forward. With our help and resources, …
Resources and Statement – Oxford High School
Ozone House is heartbroken by the terrible tragedy that unfolded in Oxford Schools yesterday that resulted in the loss of young people’s lives. For anyone who is struggling, please know that you’re not alone. There is help available. If you are in or around Washtenaw County, please call or text Ozone House’s 24/7 Crisis Line at (734) 662-2222. If you are in or …
Annual Report
Dear Friends of Ozone House, I’ve been doing this work for 25 years and I can honestly say that these last 20 months have been some of the hardest, but I get up every day and go to Ozone House to make sure that young people are safe, supported, celebrated and loved. We know that our community believes that young …
Now that schools are back open, what does that mean for students experiencing homelessness
When the pandemic first landed in Washtenaw County, staff from Ozone House and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) went to work helping ensure that students had laptops and internet access to meet the new demands of remote learning. Our case managers became door to door delivery drivers to make sure that students and their families had face masks, household …
Open Position: Housing Case Manager – Full-time
Job Posting Position: Housing Case ManagerDirect Supervisor: Director of Community Based HousingStatus: Full-time, with benefitsPay Rate: $38,000; add’l based on education, experience, licensure & credentialsHours: 40/ week inc. some weekday evenings; participates in on-call rotationLocation: Ypsilanti Application Instructions: Send cover letter and resume to joinus@ozonehouse.org. (no calls).Indicate “Housing Case Manager” in the subject line.Materials reviewed as received. Purpose of Position:This …
Winter Donation Drive for Washtenaw County Youth
This winter, you can help youth who are experiencing a crisis such as housing instability or homelessness by making a donation or purchasing new items from the list below to make sure our young people have winter jackets and personal items they need Winter Wish List: $25 Gift Cards – Meijer & Walmart New Winter Coats – ranging from youth …