OPTION HOUSE is a 15-bed emergency shelter for children and youth ages 3-17 years. Central Texas Youth Services has been operating Option House since 1977 providing the following services at no cost to the child, youth, or their family:
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24- hour emergency shelter care
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Food
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Counseling
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Medical/Dental Screening
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Assessment
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Information and referral
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Independent living skills training
The children and youth we serve may be homeless, runaways, push-outs, or removed from their home due to abuse and/or neglect. We also offer a cooling off period up to three days for families who are in crisis or conflict.
Click here to view the WISH LIST of the children and youth trusted in our care!
LOCATION
601 Parmer Avenue
Killeen, Texas 76541
254-634-2085 Phone
254-634-1049 FAX
STAFF
Shelter Director
Lyndsay Hall
email: [email protected]
Assistant Shelter Director
Cristy Rivera Tingkang
email: [email protected]
Youth Care Workers
Marica Wright
Billy Lovette
Samuel Dancer
Kristina Varvil
Heather Penaflor
Reggie Harrell
Colleen Custer
Jessica Dicamillo
Nathan Rusu
Navorria Plummer
Shannon Smith