Seton Youth Services

About Us

Seton Youth Services has been an indispensable resource for the community, without pause, since 1985.

Each year, hundreds of boys and girls, ages 9 up to 18 arrive at Seton’s two Virginia Beach residential shelters—often in the middle of the night, and in the middle of extreme difficulties at home or on the streets. Seton’s professional staff welcomes them with food, shelter, clothing, school supplies and the counseling and support necessary for them either to return to their families or to continue on to another safe, home environment. Seton’s Youth Outreach Program, visits area schools, events, and neighborhoods, reaching out to thousands of youth, offering crisis intervention, counseling, and shelter options—a lifeline for this vulnerable population. The Mentoring Children of Prisoners program gives children of incarcerated parents or caretakers the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to reach their full potential.

WHEN A CHILD OR TEEN IS IN CRISIS, WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

Assisting children aged 9 up to 18, our shelters are always open and staffed with crisis counselors. We are a licensed Safe Place Agency, a national youth outreach program educating thousands of young people every year about the dangers of running away or trying to resolve difficult threatening situations on their own.

All services are offered without charge. Services are available to all eligible youth regardless of race, religion, creed, ethnic origin or state of residence.

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Providing safe haven, counseling, outreach, and mentoring services, 24 hours per day without charge, to assist youth in crisis throughout Hampton Roads and beyond, with the goal of reuniting families.

You Can Make a Difference Today

The generosity and service of our mentors, volunteers, donors and community enables us to provide critical services to children and teens in Hampton Roads and beyond.

Building Promise Capital Campaign

Seton Youth Services' Building Promise Capital Campaign will bring all of the programs and services to one, centrally located campus.

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Silks & Irons: Seton Youth Services' 25th Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration

Thank you to our staff, sponsors, volunteers, and guests, who made our 25th Anniversary Silks & Irons' Kentucky Derby Celebration a sell-out success! If you weren't able to get tickets this year, never fear! Tickets and sponsorships for next year's May 3, 2025, Silks & Irons go on sale this summer.

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