The College House
The College House is for Transitional Age Women (18-25) and their children, lacking family support. We provide everything they need to get their lives back on track, education, job training, internships, automobile matching and savings plans. Each young woman has their own bedroom. The average stay is two years.
MISSION & PURPOSE
A Place for Safety, Healing, and Lasting Transformation
This house was the first of our homes and was built in 2010. Since that time, we have transformed the lives of hundreds of young families.
WHO WE SERVE
Young Women with Complex Trauma and Limited Support
The College House serves young women who:
- Are 18–26 years old
- Are survivors of human trafficking
- Are prior foster youth or lack family support
- May be pregnant and struggling with addiction
- Require structured residential treatment and stability
Our Goal
Healing That Lasts
Our goal is not short-term stabilization, but full transformation. Upon graduation, each young woman leaves with:
- Permanent housing
- A career path or job placement
- Sobriety and emotional stability
- Savings and life skills for long-term success
- Require structured residential treatment and stability
Community Support & Gratitude
Built by a Community That Cares
Crisis Residential Treatment Program was made possible through the generosity of corporate donors, families, and individuals committed to protecting and restoring young women’s lives.
Founding Donors
Freehab Program
The College House is for Transitional Age (18-25) year old young women lacking family support.
Crisis Residential Treatment Program
Our 16-bed Crisis Residential Treatment Program is for men and women 18+ in need of mental health stabilization and supports.
Sanctuary Recovery Center For Teen Girls
Vera’s Sanctuary is the only licensed residential drug treatment site in Orange County dedicated to victims of human trafficking.
Vera’s Sanctuary For Women
Vera’s Sanctuary is the only licensed residential drug treatment site in Orange County dedicated to victims of human trafficking.
Carol’s Sanctuary
Prior home of Children of the Night – now in renovation
Outpatient Program
The Teen Project Outpatient is located in Rancho Santa Margarita and provides access to prevention, intervention and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Donate to The Teen Project
Help support Vera’s Sanctuary and other sites to help young women who have survived human trafficking, homelessness, and the foster system.
