MEANINGFUL DIRECTION
PATH TO PURPOSE

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MEANINGFUL DIRECTION
PATH TO PURPOSE

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Empowering Youth and Young Adults

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Toward Independence and Purpose

Get Involved Today

Empowering Youth and Young Adults

Empowering Youth and Young AdultsEmpowering Youth and Young AdultsEmpowering Youth and Young Adults

Toward Independence and Purpose

Get Involved Today

"Restoring Hope-Rebuilding Futures"

About Us

  Meaningful Direction is dedicated to empowering youth, young adults, and families by providing safe, supportive environments and comprehensive services that promote healing, growth, and independence. Through transitional housing, life skills development, education support, and trauma-informed care, we guide individuals toward stability, self-sufficiency, and a purposeful future. 

Building Brighter Futures Through Meaningful Programs

Group Home & STRTP Services

Mental Health & Therapeutic Service

Transitional & Affordable Housing

 Safe, supportive housing with therapeutic services designed to stabilize and support children and youth in need of structured care. Nurturing, supervised environments that promote emotional growth, accountability, and independent living skills. 

Transitional & Affordable Housing

Mental Health & Therapeutic Service

Transitional & Affordable Housing

 Our Transitional Housing Program provides safe, supportive housing and comprehensive services for young adults ages 18–24 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of housing instability. This program is designed to help participants build stability, independence, and a path toward long-term success. Housing solutions that support youth and families as they move toward self-sufficiency and long-term stability. 

Mental Health & Therapeutic Service

Mental Health & Therapeutic Service

Mental Health & Therapeutic Service

 Our Wraparound program is a child-centered, family-driven approach designed to support children and youth with complex mental health needs. Through a strengths-based and individualized planning process, we work alongside families to create coordinated care that reflects their unique goals, culture, and circumstances. Trauma-informed counseling and behavioral health services tailored to the unique needs of children, youth, and families. 

Intensive Services

Supportive Services

Mental Health & Therapeutic Service

  Evidence-Based Intensive Behavioral Health Services
Trauma-Informed Intensive Support Services
Coordinated Behavioral Health Intervention Services
Intensive Clinical and Therapeutic Services
Comprehensive Therapeutic Intervention Services

Supportive Services

Supportive Services

Supportive Services

 Intensive, trauma‑informed case management

Housing navigation and permanent placement assistance

Life‑skills and independent living education

Education coordination and vocational training referrals

Employment readiness and workforce development

Behavioral health and clinical referrals

Medical and reproductive health linkage

Legal advocacy and victim‑services referrals

Aftercare services for 30–90 days post‑exit

Lasting Change

Supportive Services

Supportive Services

  Our programs are designed to create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of youth and young adults. By building resilience, strengthening life skills, and fostering confidence, responsibility, and compassion, we prepare the next generation to overcome challenges, make positive choices, and lead purposeful, independent lives. 

Opening Doors to Independence, Growth, and Opportunity

Our Mission

Meaningful Direction’s mission is to empower youth and young adults to achieve independence, stability, and purpose by providing safe housing, supportive services, life skills, and compassionate guidance that strengthen individuals and families and create meaningful pathways to a successful future. 

Support Our Mission: Make a Difference Today

Your generous donations help us empower youth and young adults by providing safe housing, supportive services, and life skills. Join us in creating meaningful pathways to a successful future. Every contribution counts and brings hope to those in need.

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Meaningful Direction Helpline

(818) 746-6730

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09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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Thu

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Fri

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

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