JJ's Clinical Connections

From Crisis to Care: How Safety Net Serves Local Youth

Dr. Jennifer Jancsin, Zepf Center Season 2 Episode 5

*Content warning - human trafficking, abuse mentioned*
This episode covers topics that may be distressing to some listeners. For immediate help with emotional distress or mental health, call Zepf Center Crisis Care at 419-904-2273.

Welcome to JJ's Clinical Connections! Connecting you to clinical topics.

November is Youth HOPE Month, a time to bring attention to the challenges young people face when they experience homelessness, family conflict, or crisis. In this episode, we take a closer look at Zepf Center’s 24-hour Youth Shelter and youth crisis services; programs designed to offer safety, support, and a pathway forward for young people who need immediate help.

For this conversation, we are joined by Director of Youth Services Andrea Murdock and Street Outreach Program Manager Jennifer Ballard. Alongside these guests, we discuss the realities of youth homelessness, how young people access services, and the meaningful ways our community can step up and make a difference. 

Stay tuned for a conversation that is brimming with compassion, insight, and hope for our local youth.

Questions or comments about the content in this episode? Please email cmorrow@zepfcenter.org.

Celebrating 50 years of care, Zepf Center is dedicated to serving the surrounding communities by providing comprehensive, accessible, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. To learn more, visit zepfcenter.org.