Programs & Services

"Power Points Programing"

By participating in Warming House programs, you have the opportunity to earn "Power Points." Power Points qualify you for our quarterly raffle prize of a $100 gift certificate to a local merchant. They can also be used to "pay" for Center outings like Great America.

Youth Leadership Board

Weekly meetings are held to help develop leadership skills as teens make decisions, problem-solve, and help with Center programs and fundraising projects. You may join us in performing community service hours in order to maintain our commitment to volunteerism while increasing community awareness of the Warming House and its programs.

Chat Sessions

These group discussions provide you with accurate information, resources and support on issues of substance use, health, diversity, social development, and more. Discussions remain focused on encouraging all teens to make healthy, informed decisions, with goals including prevention, provision of referrals, and education.

Recreation Program

These events encourage teens to kick back and relax. They are always available, offering a variety of fun, safe, and supervised programs.

Volunteer Activities

Throughout the year, teens earn points by contributing service hours to the Center and the surrounding community. Programs include weekly Center projects, and events such as canned food and clothing drives, the Wilmette Holiday Parade, helping at soup kitchens and Habitat for Humanity.

Supportive Counseling Services

Group and individual support counseling services are available. These services will offer you the opportunity to learn how to develop personal character, improve behavioral skills, analyze situations, solve problems, build healthy relationships, and identify new opportunities for growth and change.

Peer Jury/ Community Service

The Warming House serves as a site for teens referred from the Peer Jury Program in New Trier Township and the Cook County Juvenile Court. In addition to helping teens complete their hours, staff members work to establish a connection with the teens, to encourage ongoing involvement at the Center.