Hutton House- Center for Human Services

Organization Description

Center for Human Services (CHS) was established as a local non-profit in 1970 to serve youth and families. Currently, CHS serves tens of thousands of children, individuals and families annually in Stanislaus County through six core program areas: Mental Health Services, Shelter Services, Youth Services, School Based Services, Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Resource Centers.

Volunteers provide additional support to existing services. This varies throughout the year. It can be anywhere from childcare, office clerk, reception, co-facilitation, mental heath interns (must be in the masters program), shelter staff (temporary runaway shelter program), etc.

Program Information

Hutton House is a state licensed temporary shelter for runaway, homeless and youth in crisis who are ages 13-17. It provides services in a residential setting for 8 youth at a time for a maximum of 15 days. Day services are available for youth and their families. Crisis line is available 24 hours a day.

Health & Safety

Students will not be exposed to any type of high risk activities.

CHS standard safety protocols, i.e. emergency action plan, safety manual, emergency quick reference guide.
Address 
2000 W. Briggsmore Avenue, Ste. I
Modesto, CA 95350
United States
Program(s) 
Curricular Community Engaged Learning
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Families, Guardians/Parents, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Human Rights and Liberties, Social Transformation, Skill Development, Behavioral Health, Mental Well-being, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Wellness Education Programs