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Minneapolis Avenues Youth Shelter - Avenues for Youth

1708 Oak Park Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Eligibility
Open to all single youth ages 18 - 24 who are homeless
Required documents
Information collected at intake on first day
Hours
Hennepin Shelter Hotline: 8 am - 10 pm Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday and holidays 1 pm - 9 pm after hours call 211 Services: 24 hours/7 days a week
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Intake Afterhours

(612)204-8200
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Intake Hennepin Shelter Hotline

(612)522-1690 ext. 1
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Intake Minneapolis Avenues

Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
  • Homeless youth ages 18 and older must be referred to the Hennepin Shelter Hotline
  • Monday - Friday: Call Hennepin Shelter Hotline 8 am - 10 pm; call 211 afterhours
  • Weekends and holidays: Call Hennepin Shelter Hotline 1 pm - 9 pm; call 211 afterhours
  • Visit Youth Services Network website for shelter openings and services at www.ysnmn.org
Service area
MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

  • Open Saturday or Sunday
  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Provides a 20 bed and 1 emergency bed shelter in north Minneapolis for youth who are homeless
Last Assured
01/07/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Avenues for Youth

Provides shelter and housing options as well as holistic supports to meet mental, physical, and life-long goals