We got started by saying yes to young people who had no place to go. We still do.
That posture shapes everything we do.
Who We Are
Dale House is a Christian community doing practical, relational work with young people who need stability, trust, and a path forward.
Young people do not need to be Christian to receive services at Dale House. We are honest about our faith, and we welcome young people regardless of their beliefs, background, or response to faith conversations.
Most of the young people who come to Dale House are trying to move forward while life is still unsettled. Some are looking for a safe place to live. Some are trying to finish school, find work, or stay out of trouble. Many have experienced trauma, involvement with systems, or the loss of dependable support.
No two stories are the same. But the need is often similar: a stable place, trustworthy people, and a path that feels possible.
What We Believe
We believe young people grow through relationships they can count on.
Programs matter. Services matter. But change usually begins when someone keeps showing up—through good days, setbacks, hard conversations, and ordinary life.
At Dale House, we believe:
Trust comes before growth
Stability makes change possible
Growth takes time—and real experiences
That is why our work is not built around quick fixes. It is built around staying present long enough for trust to take root.
Our Mission
Dale House Project is a faith-based community called to equip emerging adults—many of whom have experienced trauma, justice involvement, or family disruption—with the skills needed to move toward independent adulthood.
What Guides Our Work
Authentic Relationships
We build trust by showing up consistently and engaging people as they are.
Community & Belonging
We create a place where young people experience stability and connection—a home they can return to.
Personal Growth
We believe every young person has the capacity to grow when given the right environment and support.
Reconciliation & Restoration
We pursue healing—within individuals, relationships, and communities—believing that new paths forward are possible.
Dale House is voluntary. Young people choose to work with us.
That matters because we cannot build our work on pressure or control. We have to earn trust. We have to listen. We have to stay consistent when progress is slow or uneven.
We try to meet young people where they are, without leaving them there. We walk with them as they make choices, learn skills, and take steps toward adulthood.
Leadership Team
Eric Lange
Executive Director
Vicky Thomas, LPC
Clinical Director
Dana Scarbrough
Program Director
