That is our passion,” says Bonnie.ĬOYSA has one building for girls and another for boys, with eight beds each, thus accommodating 16 total. We want them to know that they matter.” Whatever time they’re with us, if we can help them make a shift towards hope, that’s something they can take with them. We want to offer them a place that’s safe, nurturing, and welcoming. “When they(youth) come to us, they don’t know how long they will be there or where they’re going to go, so you can imagine the anxiety they must feel.

Child Welfare Services and the Judiciary First Circuit Family Court send these youth to the full-time staffed, 24-7 shelter until other safe arrangements can be made for them. COYSA, based in Haleiwa and located across from Haleiwa Elementary School, is a temporary emergency shelter for youth between the ages of 12 to 17. “This was where we had an outpatient substance program when the building was behind Haleiwa ACE Hardware.” Bonnie has lived on the North Shore for 30 years and has worked as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor at various substance abuse and mental health organizations throughout Oahu.īonnie is now Program Director for Central Oahu Youth Services Association (“COYSA”) and visited the Chamber to spread the word that COYSA will soon be reopening its doors after much-needed renovation of its buildings. walked into the North Shore Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) building and was impressed with its transformation since it was restored.

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