Our STaR (Sisters Transforming and Rising) Drop-in Center is dedicated to being a safe space for commercially sexually exploited (CSE) girls, femme and non-binary youth ages 12 to 25 in Oakland.
STaR is a daily drop-in center that provides outreach and wrap-around support services that are trauma-informed, gender responsive, and culturally relevant as part of a comprehensive system to support CSE youth and end their exploitation.
Our drop-in center is a place where young people can rest, play, heal and connect with their peers and supportive adult staff.
We are open Monday through Friday, 11AM - 5PM.
Youth that come to the STaR Center will have access to:
Life skills and self-sufficiency trainings Recreational activities & field trips Connections to resources and leadership opportunities Home-cooked meals Mentorship Hygiene items and laundry services A clothing closet Peer community and support groups Community mentors Internships at MISSSEY and partner organizations LOVE
If you are interested in coming in or sending a young person to the STaR Center, contact our Engagement Services Manager for more information.
One way to support the services at the STaR Center is to give via Benevity.
Our STaR (Sisters Transforming and Rising) Drop-in Center is dedicated to being a safe space for commercially sexually exploited (CSE) girls, femme and non-binary youth ages 12 to 25 in Oakland.
STaR is a daily drop-in center that provides outreach and wrap-around support services that are trauma-informed, gender responsive, and culturally relevant as part of a comprehensive system to support CSE youth and end their exploitation.
Our drop-in center is a place where young people can rest, play, heal and connect with their peers and supportive adult staff.
We are open Monday through Friday, 1PM - 7PM, Saturdays 12PM-3PM.
