Crosswinds Youth Services

Crosswinds Youth Services, located in Cocoa, Florida, provides comprehensive mental health, residential, and community-based programs designed to support children, adolescents, teens, and young adults. The center specializes in offering both residential care through the Robert E. Lehton Children’s Shelter and outpatient counseling services for youth facing a variety of challenges. Services include family and individual counseling, case management, juvenile assessments, independent living programs, and transitional living support for homeless youth. Crosswinds Youth Services emphasizes safety, stability, and the development of life skills to empower youth to achieve positive outcomes.

In addition to traditional counseling, Crosswinds offers innovative programs such as street outreach, civil citation alternatives, and Project Safe Place, which provides immediate help through designated community centers and businesses. Their holistic approach addresses behavioral challenges, mental health concerns, school-related difficulties, and risks of delinquency, while also providing support for youth experiencing homelessness or transitioning out of foster care. By integrating assessment, service planning, and crisis intervention, Crosswinds Youth Services ensures that each youth receives individualized care tailored to their unique needs, fostering resilience, personal growth, and long-term stability.