Youth drop-in and housing services and programsthe hillcrest youth center (hyc) is san diego countys first drop-in and recreational facility dedicated to the needs of lgbtq and non-binary youth, youth living with HIV, and their families and allies. Hyc provides a safe and welcoming space where youth can receive educational assistance, attend support groups, learn about essential life skills in numerous workshops, and participate in leadership development activities.South bay youth center (sbyc) is a drop-in and recreational facility modeled after hyc to help the center better serve lgbtq youth and their families in south bay.Sunburst youth housing project (yhp) is san diego countys first permanent supportive housing program for transitional age youth (tay), ages 18 to 24. Yhp is a 23-unit facility that provides safe and supportive housing for homeless youth, with a special focus on lgbtq and youth living with HIV. Youth have access to critical support services such as case management, connection to health care, on-site mental health services, benefits enrollment, HIV testing, life skills training, educational and employment support.Lgbt safe s.T.A.Y. Is an overnight emergency housing program for tay youth. Resources include gender-neutral facilities as well as an lgbtq empowering staff and case managers who provide access to resources and referrals, with a focus on locating permanent housing for the youth.The host home program identifies, screens, and trains community members who are known to a tay youth client experiencing homelessness, and are willing to host them in their home on a short- or long-term basis. The family reunification program seeks to reconnect lgbtq youth with their families, when safe and appropriate, while the entire family receives counseling and supportive services.

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