Access Centers

Young Adult (YA) Access Centers are unique community spaces that allow young adults with mental health concerns to access services and supports in a timely and effective manner.

The services are free and available to all young adults.  No diagnosis is required.  Centers are affirming and inclusive spaces that promote an environment that specifically and effectively engages Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Centers provide opportunities to be a part of community activities and receive individual support including:

  • Peer support
  • Social activities
  • Linkages to healthcare, housing, employment, education, and other resources
  • Mental health & substance misuse supports
  • Individual support to identify and achieve goals in critical areas such as mental well-being, education, employment, and housing
  • Amenities such as showers, laundry, kitchens and computer/Wi-Fi access
Access Center Map

Find an Access Center

Access Centers focus outreach and engagement efforts on those who may be facing challenges such as: mental illness and substance misuse, economic insecurity, homelessness, pregnant/parenting, commercial/sexual exploitation, and those facing other challenges that have posed barriers to engagement in services.

For additional information contact Heidi Holland, Director of Young Adult Transitional Services: Heidi.holland@mass.gov

YouForward (Lawrence)

Address: 15R Union St., Entrance B, Suite #80 Lawrence, Massachusetts 01840
Contact Person: Gina Nasco – SEAC YouForward Director
Email: nascog@vinfen.org
Phone: 978-290-8825
Nieves Guerrero (she/her/hers) – SEAC-TIP Facilitator guerreron@vinfen.org 978-237-8226 Keyry Marroquin (she/her/hers) – SEAC-TIP Facilitator 978-854-2187 Andrew Harrison harrisonan@vinfen.org (857) 772-1296
Website https://vinfen.org/services/young-adult-services/young-adult-access-centers/https://www.facebook.com/youforwardMA/

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