Briarpatch Youth Services

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Briarpatch Youth Services provides a wide range of innovative, trauma-informed programs for youth who have run away, are homeless, facing challenges, or are justice-involved. Briarpatch Youth Services programs include:

- Youth Shelter Program
- Youth Advocacy Services
- Street Outreach Program
- Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
- Youth Job Center
- Parent Support Program
- Connections Adv

ocate
- Teens Like Us
- Intensive Supervision Program
- Youth Restitution Program
- Restorative Justice Program
- Comprehensive Community Services

08/24/2026

We're moving our LinkedIn Page!

To better connect with our community and share the latest updates from Briarpatch Youth Services, we've launched a new LinkedIn page.

👉 Please follow our new page (https://lnkd.in/ee3HcqE2) for future news, stories, program updates, events, career opportunities, and ways to get involved.

Thank you for being part of our community. Your support means so much to us, and we'd love for you to continue following our work on our new page.

Please note: This page will no longer be updated and will be deactivated in the near future, so be sure to connect with us on our new page to stay in the loop.

We look forward to seeing you there!

A Year of ImpactBehind every statistic shared in this campaign is a young person building resilience, a family strengthe...
08/18/2026

A Year of Impact

Behind every statistic shared in this campaign is a young person building resilience, a family strengthening relationships, or a future filled with new possibilities.

From crisis response and housing support to employment preparation and restorative justice, Briarpatch programs work together to ensure youth and families have the tools they need to move forward.

Thank you to everyone who supports this work and believes in the potential of young people.

Together, we are strengthening the lives of youth and families.

Visit www.briarpatch.org to learn more about our work and Impact!

Supporting Students Experiencing HomelessnessThe Connections Advocacy Program partners with the Madison Metropolitan Sch...
08/11/2026

Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness

The Connections Advocacy Program partners with the Madison Metropolitan School District to support students experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Through school-based counseling and case management, youth receive compassionate support that strengthens emotional well-being and academic engagement.

Students build coping skills, resilience, and safety plans while participating in group programming focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and overcoming educational barriers.

Families are also supported through individualized planning and resources that promote stability both at home and in school.

2025 Program Highlights
• 18 Youth participated in Connections Advocate
• 40 Additional students were supported by other Briarpatch Advocacy Services
• 50 Supportive service hours in community setting
• 43 Supportive service hours in school setting

Stable support systems help students thrive.

At Briarpatch, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Your support makes it possible for Briarpatch to provide safety, stability, and hope when it is needed most. Consider making a donate today at: www.briarpatch.org/give

Supporting Mental Health and RecoveryBriarpatch’s Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program provides voluntary, wra...
08/04/2026

Supporting Mental Health and Recovery

Briarpatch’s Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program provides voluntary, wraparound support for individuals working toward mental health and substance use recovery.

Through personalized case management, counseling, and skill-building, participants receive holistic support designed around their goals and strengths.

Services are delivered wherever participants feel most comfortable—at home, in the office, or within the community.

2025 Program Highlights
• 320 Hours of Direct service with participants
• 17 Active participants enrolled in 2025
• 13 Case management clients
• 4 Individual skill development clients

Recovery journeys look different for everyone and support should too.

At Briarpatch, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Your support makes it possible for Briarpatch to provide safety, stability, and hope when it is needed most. Consider making a donate today at: www.briarpatch.org/give

08/04/2026

Please Note: There will not be Restorative Justice (YouthBridge 608) Open Circle today. We will resume our usual schedule the rest of the week. Thank you!

It's times like this where, in addition to processing our own feelings, we also have to hold the complex feelings of the...
07/29/2026

It's times like this where, in addition to processing our own feelings, we also have to hold the complex feelings of the young people we serve. They have inherited a world, not of their making, that is increasingly more challenging. As always, Briarpatch has a Helpline for young people in crisis or just needing to talk. We can be reached at (608) 251-1126.

Additionally, Briarpatch's Restorative Justice Team has been processing recent events with youth in an Open Circle, group format. The team will host an additional gathering this Thursday, 7/30 at the Goodman South Madison Library from 3:00 - 5:00PM.

Any youth who would like to continue the conversation about Corey Ruiz and related events, is invited to join the conversation and be in community with the Restorative Justice team.

Preparing Youth for the WorkforceThe Youth Job Center prepares youth ages 14–15 who face barriers to employment for work...
07/28/2026

Preparing Youth for the Workforce

The Youth Job Center prepares youth ages 14–15 who face barriers to employment for workplace success.

Participants learn essential pre-employment skills including resume writing, interviewing, communication, financial literacy, and job search strategies through an evidence-based curriculum.

Mentoring continues after job placement, helping youth build confidence, stability, and long-term career readiness.

2025 Program Highlights
• 160 Unduplicated youth served
• 220 Youth engaged through job fair activities
• 11 Youth earned school credit

Early employment experiences can shape lifelong opportunities.

At Briarpatch, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Your support makes it possible for Briarpatch to provide safety, stability, and hope when it is needed most. Consider making a donate today at: www.briarpatch.org/give

Today, many of us have a heavy heart after learning about/witnessing the video of a Black man being shot, and killed, by...
07/23/2026

Today, many of us have a heavy heart after learning about/witnessing the video of a Black man being shot, and killed, by a police officer yesterday. We know, both historically and present day, these incidents happen with too much regularity in our country. The pain is amplified when it's in our community. This incident happened just down the block from where Tony Robinson was killed in 2015, and echoes of that incident are reactivated for many of us in Madison. For those in our community who knew Corey Ruiz (whose life was taken), we, at Briarpatch, want to extend our deepest condolences to you. We can't imagine your pain and rage. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones.

It's times like this where, in addition to processing our own feelings, we also have to hold the complex feelings of the young people we serve. Many youth felt compelled to protest and share their pain and rage, last night. We see them and honor their voice and their rights. They have inherited a world, not of their making, that is increasingly more challenging. Here, at Briarpatch, will be discussing what happened in our own programs/groups. It's hard to do this when our own wounds are fresh, but we continue to walk alongside youth through life's most difficult challenges.

As always, Briarpatch has a Helpline for young people in crisis or just needing to talk. We can be reached at (608) 251-1126.

Accountability with SupportThe Intensive Supervision Program allows youth involved in the justice system to remain safel...
07/21/2026

Accountability with Support

The Intensive Supervision Program allows youth involved in the justice system to remain safely in their homes while receiving structured guidance and support.

Services include mentoring, family engagement, group programming, school attendance support, and curfew monitoring.

By building healthy routines, strengthening relationships, and reinforcing positive choices, ISP helps youth succeed both at home and in their communities.

2025 Program Highlights
• 44 Clients served
• 27 New Intakes in 2025
• 24 Client cases closed in 2025
• 5,045 Supportive services hours

Support and accountability can work hand in hand.

At Briarpatch, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Your support makes it possible for Briarpatch to provide safety, stability, and hope when it is needed most. Consider making a donate today at: www.briarpatch.org/give

Responsibility That Builds ConfidenceThe Youth Restitution Program supports young people completing court-ordered restit...
07/14/2026

Responsibility That Builds Confidence

The Youth Restitution Program supports young people completing court-ordered restitution or community service requirements.

Through mentorship and individualized guidance, youth build responsibility while developing confidence and life skills that extend far beyond the justice system.

Staff work closely with participants to recognize strengths, set goals, and support meaningful growth.

2025 Program Highlights
• 198 New Referrals in 2025
• 149 First time Clients
• 96.3% Success/Completion Rate]
• 1,784 Completed community service hours completed

Restitution is more than repayment—it’s an opportunity for change.

At Briarpatch, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. Your support makes it possible for Briarpatch to provide safety, stability, and hope when it is needed most. Consider making a donate today at: www.briarpatch.org/give

Address

2720 Rimrock Road
Fitchburg, WI
53713

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

+16082452550

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