How does Crossroads help struggling young people forge a healthy and successful life?
For many Anglo teens and young adults in Israel, the challenges of immigration, isolation and lack of support can leave them vulnerable to addiction, neglect and life on the streets. Crossroads is there to ensure these young people are not forgotten, offering critical prevention and intervention programmes that provide both immediate help and long-term support.
Through street outreach, social workers and volunteers build trusting relationships with at-risk youth, helping them take their first steps towards stability and independence. At the Crossroads Centre, teens receive counselling, safe shelter, educational and employment support, as well as creative programmes including music, theatre and art therapy designed to help them express themselves, heal and rebuild their confidence.
Thanks to Crossroads, vulnerable young people are given the tools, support and hope they need to create brighter, healthier futures.
Every story matters
MEET MILA
17-year-old Mila had a very turbulent relationship with her parents and after a serious of fallouts, left home with nowhere to go. Her situation spiralled quickly and when Crossroads found her on the streets of Jerusalem, she expressed suicidal thoughts and wasn’t willing to engage with Crossroad’s team. But Crossroads’ social workers didn’t give up. They returned each night, ready to listen…until Mila finally relented and started coming regularly to Crossroads’ Centre. Through a mixture of therapy and social activities, Mila found her emotional state improving and Crossroads was even able to reconnect her with her family and help their relationship slowly heal.
Today, Mila is in a much healthier place. Crossroads has helped her find an apartment and secure a job. She has even joined Crossroads’ Leadership programme which is testament to how far she has come.
