OYS Services
OYS provides individual services, school-based assistance, early intervention, referrals, and connections to local resources for Manchester students and families.
Services are based on the needs and goals of each student.
Individual Services
Students can meet one-on-one with OYS staff to talk about concerns, set goals, and work on areas affecting school, home, relationships, or daily life.
Topics may include:
- School stress and academic concerns
- Attendance
- Emotions and behavior
- Friendships and relationships
- Family changes or conflict
- Bullying
- Grief and loss
- Housing concerns
- Substance use
- Trauma
- Other personal or school-related concerns
School-Based Services
OYS staff work directly with students in Manchester schools.
School-based services may include individual meetings, regular check-ins, goal setting, and help connecting students and families with other services when needed.
Early Intervention and Diversion
OYS works with young people who may be at risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system or who have been referred for diversion services.
Staff work with students and families to address concerns, identify goals, and determine appropriate next steps.
Short-Term Crisis Assistance
OYS can provide short-term assistance when a student or family is dealing with an urgent or difficult situation.
Staff can help identify immediate needs and connect families with other local services when additional help is needed.
Connections to Local Resources
OYS can connect students and families with services related to:
- Basic needs
- Food assistance
- Housing
- Transportation
- Mental health services
- School concerns
- Family services
- Recreation and other local programs
Referrals
Anyone can contact OYS about services.
Referrals may come from:
- Parents and caregivers
- Teachers
- School counselors and other school staff
- Police officers
- Courts
- DCYF
- Community organizations
- Other professionals working with a student
Students are also welcome to contact OYS themselves.
Make an OYS Referral: OYS Referral Form
What Happens After a Referral?
An OYS staff member will connect with the student and family to learn more about the reason for the referral.
The first meeting gives the student an opportunity to talk about what is going on, ask questions, and discuss what type of help may be useful.
From there, OYS staff and the student determine appropriate next steps. This may include continued meetings with OYS or connections to other services.
Where We Meet
OYS staff may meet with students:
- At school
- At the OYS office
- In the community
Cost
OYS programs and services are free.
Contact OYS
Questions about services or referrals?
Phone: 603-624-6470
Email: oys@manchesternh.gov
Visit: 76 Main Street, Manchester, NH