Welcome to the

Manchester Youth Service Bureau

Misson Statement

The Manchester Youth Service Bureau is a community-based youth serving agency that provides a variety of no-cost programs and services using a personal approach, facilitated by dedicated staff, for the purpose of helping to develop responsible individuals who make positive contributions to the community.

We are a town agency devoted to providing a variety of Programs and services to Manchester youth. Our programs are not just fun but provide opportunities for personal growth. We run a variety of teen activities throughout the year. We can also help with problems and refer youth to other Resources for help when necessary.

We are located at 107-109 Center Street. Our administrative office hours are 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Monday - Friday. Teen Center hours are 2:30p.m.-6:30p.m. Monday - Friday.

Our telephone number is 647-5213. Call or E-mail our Staff for more information.

The CT Health Foundation funded a community planning project for Manchester and 11 other communities from Jan 2008-June 2009. A Planning Team, made up of representatives from the Youth Service Bureau, Nathan Hale School, Community Child Guidance Clinic, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester Police Department, and parents, spent 18 months on the "Chance for Change" planning project focusing on Nathan Hale School. The plan addresses ways to keep kids at Nathan Hale between ages 6 and 11 out of the juvenile justice system and/or the intensive mental health system. For more information click the here.

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

-Dr. Suess