Youth Services

Chill with OYS this Summer!

OYS is excited to offer FREE drop-in programs for Manchester middle and high school students all Summer long!

Basketball at the West High School gym: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Sessions start June 25. Boys and girls, all skill levels welcome!

Summer Youth Soccer League at the mini-pitch: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4-8pm. Sessions start July 10. Boys and girls, all skill levels welcome!

Our Voice LGBTQ+ Community Group at the Manchester West Side Library: Thursdays 4:30-5:30. Sessions start June 27. All students welcome!

Keep an eye on this website for more events and updates!

Our Voice LGBTQ Community Group is now meeting on Thursday afternoons!

All LGBTQ+ middle and high school students (and student allies) are welcome Thursday's from 4:30-5:30 at the Manchester West Side Library. This OYS run group is a safe place to make connections and have fun. Join us for games, art, crafts, snacks, and more!

Calling all soccer players!

Middle school boys and girls - it's time to sign up for the FREE Manchester Youth Summer Soccer League!

Sessions are Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 10-August 29 from 4-8pm at the mini pitch at Sheehan-Basquil Park (297 Maple Street).

This league is run through a collaboration with City of Manchester, NH Office of Youth Services and Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation.

Questions? Reach out to Yusufu: yjuma@manchesternh.gov

Online Registration Here

Making a Referral

Anyone can make a referral to OYS. Call us to find out more and connect youth to services.

Phone: (603) 624-6470 | Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

OYS Services

Provide short-term crisis intervention to youth.
Keep kids out of the juvenile justice system for as long as necessary.
Ensure safety and positive growth for all youth and families.
Provide wrap-around services to connect youth and families to comprehensive resources.
Create opportunities for youth to connect to resources and engage in positive activities.
Connect youth and their families to basic needs and social support services.
Engage and support marginalized communities including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and new American.

Other Services Offered

In addition to youth who may be involved with the court or diversion system, OYS works with youth experiencing: academic concern/poor grades, anger and aggression, bullying and fighting, change in behavior/communication, change in family structure/custody, self-harm, death or loss, divorce or marriage of a parent, home stress, homelessness, isolation, moving residence/changing schools, sibling tension, substance use, trauma, truancy/school refusal, victim of crime or violence, witness to crime or violence, and more.