Resource Association For Teens, founded in 1994, provides an environment that is free from violence, intimidation, exploitation, discrimination, drugs and alcohol, thus being a safe place for high-risk youth, primarily between the ages of 16 and 20 years within Niagara Region. Referrals of youth are made through community agencies, word of mouth, self-referral, and through the outreach program. It directly provides needs assessment, emotional support, life skills, information/workshop, food and clothing, a telephone for emergency, peer support, recreational events, and computer for homework, resumes and general needs.