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Homeless Outreach Services - YMCA of the North

Resource Centers: During designated drop-in hours, YMCA Resource Centers are staffed by an Outreach Worker who can help youth, ages 12 - 24, with basic needs support such as food, clothes, hygiene items, household supplies, parenting items, and more. Also during drop-in hours, youth can stop in to get their coordinated entry assessment completed, help find shelter, be screened for prevention services, or access other YMCA resources/services. Four locations: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis, Elliott Park, Emma's Place in Coon Rapids, and North Community YMCA. Safe Stay Emergency Shelter: Moves youth off the streets into a safe space and provides supportive services. School and Street Outreach: Youth Outreach Workers provide services for youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness at schools and out in the community to meet immediate needs and connect them to community resources. Youth Resource Line: A free message line for local youth ages 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk. Assistance with resources and community referrals.

Last assured

08/04/2025

Physical Address

2304 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Hours

- Drop in: Lion's Resource Center/Northeast Minneapolis: 5 pm - 7 pm Tuesday - Drop in: Elliot Park: 4 pm - 7 pm Monday and Wednesday - Drop in: Emma's Place/Coon Rapids: 5 pm - 7 pm Wednesday - Drop in: North Community YMCA: 2 pm - 5 pm Wednesday - Phone: Youth Resource Line: 8 am - 8 pm 7 days a week

Voice

(763)493-3052

Intake Youth Resource Line

Application process

Call; walk in

Eligibility

Open to all homeless youth and young adults ages 12 - 24

Service area

MN

Agency info

YMCA of the North

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