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Drop-In Center - HOPE 4 Youth

Provides a safe, non-judgmental drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness. Offers basic needs including: - Computer and internet access available - Food shelf - Hot dinner - Hot private shower - Free laundry facilities - Lockers for storage - Personal hygiene items Helps youth figure out their next steps by providing case management services, resources to stable housing, and government programs. Other services include: - Health and wellness services. An onsite clinic is available to be connected to a MNsure Navigator about options for insurance. - Family reunification - Learning independent living skills - Meeting Christian-based spiritual needs via TreeHouse after hours - Obtaining birth certificates, photo IDs, and other documents - Securing housing (short-term shelter and long-term options). The agency is an access point for Coordinated Entry Assessment. Staff helps youth search for affordable housing options, fill out housing applications, cover expenses associated with securing an apartment or housing, apply for financial assistance with rent and bills, find shelters in Anoka and Hennepin counties, connect youth to "Communities Host Home" of Anoka County (partnership with YMCA), and refer youth to transitional living programs. HOPE Place transitional housing program provides housing for 12 young people (ages 18 - 25) for an average of 12-24 months. - Searching for jobs (including finding employment for youth with a criminal background), filling out job applications, building resumes and cover letters, connecting youth with partner agencies to find employment opportunities, providing work-appropriate clothing, and finding transportation to get to a job - Supporting new moms through the New Moms Program

Last assured

05/18/2023

Physical Address

2665 4th Avenue North, Anoka, MN 55303

Hours

11 am - 7 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 1 pm - 7 pm Wednesday; 11 am - 5 pm Friday

Application process

Call; walk in

Fee

Donations accepted; none

Required documents

Application/intake form; photo ID

Eligibility

Youth ages 16 - 24 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in Anoka, Chisago, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, and Wright counties

Service area

Anoka County, MN Chisago County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Sherburne County, MN Wright County, MN

Agency info

HOPE 4 Youth

Provides a drop-in center for youth ages 16 to 24 years who are experiencing homelessness in the northern metro area. Offers basic needs services, case management, resources to stable housing, health and wellness programs, education, and employment.

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