Located in downtown Rockland, The Landing Place youth center is Homeworthy’s comprehensive suite of services for highly resilient youth in Midcoast Maine.
Using trauma-informed, strength-based, restorative practices, we aim to break cycles of poverty by compassionately supporting young people who are at high-risk of experiencing adversity. Some challenges faced by youth are unstable housing, food insecurity, insufficient access to resources and supplies, personal conflicts, and other barriers that make it difficult for youth to succeed.
Since 2017, The Landing Place is a hub for collaboration, and a steady presence for youth and families seeking acceptance and support. It is also a great place for community members who are interested in giving back.
“They mentioned over and over again that they could talk with the adults there, they clearly see you and your staff as the important, trusted adults in their lives.”
61 Park Street, Rockland
The Landing Place is a welcoming, non-judgmental safe haven for middle- and high-school age students. Here they can engage in fun activities, access safe adult mentors, spend time with friends, relax, learn new skills, and access free stuff, such as fun and healthy snacks, warm suppers, shower and laundry facilities, computers, clothing, personal hygiene products, and free mental health sessions.
See the current schedule below:
Community Outreach
Staff at The Landing Place regularly engage with the community throughout Midcoast Maine, particularly with local school districts, youth-cading organizations, social service agencies, and businesses. The TLP team is a resource for local youth and families, who are in need of support, and assists them with solutions. TLP staff also attend and host community-based trainings, as part of a commitment to providing relevant, innovative, and comprehensive services for youth and families living in Midcoast Maine.
Bike Program
Reliable transportation is vital for young people, to connect with jobs, family and appointments. The TLP bike program gives youth access to safe, well-maintained bicycles that help provide independence and opportunity. A fleet of bikes is available for group rides and on-site adventures as well as some for individuals to sign out bikes to take offsite and use as their own. Each bike comes with a simple contract that teaches accountability and care, and if a bike breaks, we repair it together. For youth facing transportation barriers, a bike can be life-changing.
Read the full story of how the Bike Program began here.
Case Management Services
Three youth case managers, trained in trauma-informed practices, work with clients between the ages of 16 and 24. Together with youth, they prioritize needs, identify goals, create attainable action plans and support youth in implementation. Read more about youth specific case management. Read more about Homeworthy’s comprehensive case management approach to client care.
Transitional Living Program: Four studio apartments are adjacent to our youth center in Rockland. These apartments are reserved for individuals between the ages of 18 and 22 and emancipated minors, who are in urgent need of safe, reliable, and affordable housing. In order to be considered for placement, youth must agree to continue working on a self-driven plan of care and transition goals while in residence. Read more about the Transitional Living Program.
Apply here to be considered for a Transitional Living Apartment.
Mental Health Support
The Landing Place is excited to offer one-on-one FREE mental health therapy for youth! If you or a young person you know could benefit from a therapeutic relationship, please text 207-691-6240 or email jhufnagel@homeworthy.org.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need shelter, food, supplies (school, hygiene, clothes), mental health support, connection with resources, etc. TLP staff is here for you.