Youth Crossroads supports youth, guiding them through life’s challenges, and inspiring them to discover new opportunities for personal development, healthy relationships, and positive community involvement.
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NEWS
Transitioning To In Class Learning Triggers Youth Anxiety
Josephine DiCesar, Youth CrossroadsHosted by: Ellee Pai HongProduced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team WATCH VIDEO: CLICK HERE Youth Crossroads provides help for…
YC Hosts Dec. 18 Vaccination Event
YC Hosts Dec. 18 Vaccination EventYouth Crossroads is hosting a family vaccination event on Saturday, December 18, 9:30-12:30 p.m. at Youth…
Students in MAS Group Make Progress
Students participating in the Morton Alternative School (MAS) Boys Groups Counseling Program have shown amazing progress this semester, according to school-based…
Walgreens Cash Rewards Program Can Benefit Youth Crossroads
In an effort to advance the health and well-being of communities across the U.S., Walgreens has unveiled a new myWalgreens donation…
Pride Group Community Introduced
Youth Crossroads has begun implementing a ‘PRIDE’ group curriculum at Morton District 201 high schools. The group is focused on working…
Handle with Care Program
The Youth Crossroads Handle with Care Program works to provide increased support to youth at school. The program serves youth who…
Youth Leadership Students Distribute Food at Post Thanksgiving Food Pantry
High School Students in Youth Crossroads’ Youth Leadership Program (YLP) were on the frontlines of a food pantry held at Ebenezer…
U.S. Surgeon-General Declares Children’s Mental Health a National Crisis
The U.S. surgeon general did not mince words. “Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real, and they…
Reward YC When You Shop on Amazon
AmazonSmile is a way customers can support their favorite charitable organization every time they shop with Amazon, at no additional cost,…
YC and OZ Win Big at the Chicago Marathon
Oscar Zamudio, a longtime friend, and supporter of YC, completed his first Chicago Marathon on October 10 and he did it…
Emotional Well-Being of Students
Youth Crossroads and school staff anticipated that students would have significant trouble academically and emotionally re-entering the “normal” school day. YC…
YC Receives $130,000 Grant from Healthy Communities Foundation
Healthy Communities Foundation has awarded YC a grant for $130,000. The foundation supports organizations that further their mission of “improving the…
YC Trains 20 Counseling Interns for Schools
YC introduced a new class of interns in September to support school-based counseling through the school year at Morton East High…
Youth Crossroads Distributes Food to 3,845 Local Families
In response to the growing crisis of food insecurity in our community, Elida Ortiz, YC’s Community/Parent Liaison, helps youth and families…
Oz is running the Chicago Marathon for Youth Crossroads
Oscar Zamudio, long-time friend, and supporter of Youth Crossroads is running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10 to raise money…
Annual YC Halloween Fundraiser October 30
Ghosts, goblins, vampires, witches, and more will gather for Youth Crossroads annual fundraiser on Saturday, October 30, 5 – 10 p.m.,…
Warm Coat, Costume and Book Distribution Event
Youth leadership students hosted a costume and book distribution event for 3–10-year-olds on Tuesday, September 28 at Youth Crossroads. Youth leaders…
We are in the news!
Our “2020 Inclusion Project” has been getting quite a bit of press. Due to Covid-19, the project was finally completed in September…
Our 2020 Inclusion Project
To commemorate Martin Luther King Day 2020, students from Youth Crossroads and Morton West High School are teaming up to create…
Mural Update
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new mural in the underpass at Oak Park Avenue & 30th Street in Berwyn took…
STORIES
Sadie
Sadie is in 8th grade and has been living with her grandparents for a few months. After multiple suicide attempts and…
Veronica
Veronica is a senior in high school. Her parents have been divorced for two years due to her father’s drinking and…
Lucas
Lucas was referred by his probation officer for a weapons offense. Lucas, a high school student had several altercations with a…
Samantha
Samantha is a freshman in high school. She was referred to counseling services because she is regularly getting angry with school…
Daphne
Daphne is a senior in high school, looking forward to college and becoming a medical professional. She is struggling in school…
Gianna
Gianna is a freshmen in high school. She is referred to the YLP program after she graduated 8th grade by her…
Ariana
Ariana is a mom of three who has lived in Cicero for 25 years. Ariana is a stay-at-home mom, and the…
Jose
Jose is a sophomore in high school. YC receives a crisis call requesting an immediate intervention as the student is afraid…
Andrew
Andrew is in middle school and is referred for counseling services because he is struggling in school and with peers. Andrew…
Jinnah
“I was outraged by these people! I did not want the school, the government, involved in my business!” That was Sandra R.’s…
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