Crisis and Basic Needs Drop-In Center - YouthLink
Drop-in center for youth who are homeless, youth in crisis or sexually exploited youth offering individual advocacy and case management, and referrals to a network of services which are designed to achieve self-sufficiency, connectedness and self-empowerment. YouthLink houses the Youth Opportunity Center, a collaboration of agencies providing services to young people in one location. Partner agencies provide services that include housing stability, health and wellness, crisis/basic needs/drop-in, education, and employment. Services include: - Access to computers, phones, and mail - Community resource referrals to shelter and housing - Basic needs services: Hot meals and bag lunches, clothing closet, showers, laundry, and connections to emergency shelters. Assists with connecting youth to Hennepin County support services. - Financial assistance to obtain vital documentation including social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID. Application assistance is available for food stamps and Medical Assistance. - Job search and employment assistance and education assistance and resources - FHPAP application assistance only for eligible youth in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds. - On-site health clinic and health care support including referrals to mental health and substance abuse services - Street Outreach Program: Caseworkers go out into the community, locate homeless youth and inform them of services that are available to them. May provide the youth with clothing, safe sex information and resources, bus cards, etc.
Categories
Last assured
01/09/2025
Physical Address
41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1394
Hours
9 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday
Voice
Fax
(612)252-1201
Application process
- Drop-In Center: Call; walk in - To apply for the FHPAP Application: 1. Visit the website https://Renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com to determine if they qualify 2. Contact the agency to request assistance with completing the application 3. Prepare necessary documentation - YouthLink is not a shelter but will assist with shelter referrals
Eligibility
- Drop-In Center Services: Youth ages 16 - 24 who are homeless or precariously housed - Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program (FHPAP): Young adults ages 18 - 24 years who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Service area
MN
Agency info
YouthLink
Empowers vulnerable youth to make positive life choices and become contributing members of their community