Jaylee’s Story
Jaylee slept on a park bench to avoid violence at home. Moving into Second Story for Teens in Crisis provided her with a safe haven and opportunities to heal.
Sam’s Second Story
“Sam” came to Second Story for Teens in Crisis after his adoptive parents refused to pick him up from a residential mental health facility. Read how he’s now in stable housing and saving money.
Sandy’s Second Story
For many years, “Sandy” experienced abuse right alongside her mother. Learn how Second Story for Teens in Crisis gave them both the support needed to start a new chapter and leave the violence behind.
Alex’s Second Story
By 17, “Alex” had already learned to survive on the streets. Then he found Second Story for Teens in Crisis. Learn more about how Alex was able to avoid gang violence and return to school.
Jessie’s Second Story
“Jessie” was adopted from foster care with two younger siblings after suffering abuse from her biological mother. Read how Second Story for Teens in Crisis helped her thrive in her new adoptive family.
Celene’s Second Story
A pregnancy after moving to a new home, language, social norms, and an assault led “Celene” and her father to Second Story for Teens in Crisis. Counselors helped with her anxiety, parenting, and even knitting!
Shannon’s Second Story
Hurtful language about the LGBTQ+ community made home a hard place for “Shannon.” Struggling with her sexual identity, Shannon came to Second Story for Teens in Crisis to find a way forward with her family.
Miriam’s Second Story
When “Miriam” turned 18, she anticipated going to college. Read how Second Story for Homeless Youth helped her out of an adult shelter, away from her abusive partner, and back in school and working full time.
Danica’s Second Story
After repeated rejection by her parents and later abused while seeking other housing, “Danica” and her grandmother turned to Second Story for Teens in Crisis for counseling to peel back years of abandonment and trauma.
Santiago’s Second Story
Was “Santiago” simply a rebellious kid? After Second Story for Teens in Crisis counselors worked on getting to know him and learning why he was acting out, they helped him rewrite his future.
