Healthy Youth
Cultivating Healthy Youth
Urban Triage empowers youth and families through housing stability, education, advocacy, and systems navigation, providing transformative, wraparound support that moves people from crisis to long-term stability and self-determination.
Real Support for Youth
Urban Triage’s youth programming is youth-led, relationship-driven, and rooted in the real needs of our community. We don’t design programs for young people—we build them with them. That means listening first, showing up consistently, and creating spaces where youth are not just served, but truly seen, heard, and valued.
Meeting Young People Where They Are
Our work supports youth navigating housing instability, involvement in systems, and major life transitions through wraparound support that meets them where they are. This includes mentorship, leadership development, life-skills education, systems navigation, emotional wellness support, and pathways to stability and self-determination. Whether youth are transitioning out of foster care, experiencing homelessness, or seeking a sense of belonging and direction, Urban Triage provides steady support, trusted relationships, and opportunities to lead.
We believe youth are experts in their own lives. Our role is to walk alongside them—removing barriers, strengthening protective factors, and helping young people build the skills, confidence, and community they need to thrive.
Youth Drop-In Hours
Urban Triage's Youth Drop-In Hours are designed for youth ages 14 to 22 experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, needing job readiness support and placement, or simply needing a safe, supportive environment.
Visit Us in Madison
Hours
Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Email
contactus@urbantriage.org
Phone
(608) 299-4128
Location
306 E Wilson St, 2nd FloorMadison, WI 53703
Available Supportive Services & Resources
Personalized assistance with housing searches, financial support applications, credit building, landlord negotiation, and housing stabilization.
Expert guidance through courts, job centers, educational institutions, social security, and other essential systems.
Direct links to community resources including food security programs, healthcare services, mental health support, and emergency assistance.
Practical workshops and one-on-one coaching on financial literacy, job readiness, interview preparation, resume building, and independent living skills.
Computers, TVs, Journals, Books.
Some days are quiet. Some days are full. All days are judgment-free.
Our Approach
Drop-In is youth-centered and rooted in dignity, choice, and care. You don’t need to know exactly what you need—we’ll figure it out together.
Come as you are. Leave with what you need.
Safety, stability, and support. handled with care.
Youth Fleeing Domestic Violence
Urban Triage provides housing-focused support for youth and young adults fleeing domestic violence who are seeking safety, stability, and a path forward. Our approach is survivor-centered, confidential, and grounded in dignity—focused on reducing harm, restoring choice, and supporting long-term stability.
This program is referral-based through the Coordinated Entry System only, prioritizing youth with the highest needs.
How We Support Youth
Scattered-site transitional housing that prioritizes safety and autonomy.
Rapid rehousing support, including housing navigation, stabilization, and financial resources.
Case management and systems navigation tailored to individual goals.
Support accessing community resources, benefits, and services.
Ongoing advocacy rooted in survivor choice and self-determination.
Important Information
Urban Triage is committed to protecting privacy and honoring lived experience while creating safe, respectful pathways forward.
School Partnerships That Transform Youth Lives
Supporting Healthy Youth Curriculum: It supports youth ages 14–18 in building self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful connections through culturally grounded personal development, peer connections, history, and individualized case management. To bring the curriculum to a school near you, please email bgrayson@urbantriage.org.
School Partnerships
Our Curriculum is More Than Just an After-School Program
It helps youth ages 14 to 18 build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful connections through a mix of personal development, social connection, and one-on-one case management.
More than housing. A real home.
Emerging Adults Home
The Emerging Adults Home provides a supportive, stable living environment for young adults ages 18–22 who are transitioning out of court-ordered placement. This home is designed to support growth, accountability, and independence during a critical life transition.
Residents receive up to 20 hours of on-site support daily, including relationship-based case management, life-skills development, and emotional wellness support. Our approach centers dignity, choice, and real-world preparation—helping young adults build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and meaningful connections while working toward long-term stability.
Urban Triage walks alongside residents as they strengthen daily living skills, navigate systems, and prepare for independent adulthood—at a pace that supports lasting change, not just compliance.
Testimonials
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