Youth Connections Drop-In Center - Connect Center, The

8100 Belden Boulevard, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

Eligibility

Homeless youth ages 13 - 24 in Washington County

Hours

- Walk-in: 3 pm - 5 pm Wednesday - Appointment only: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

(612)475-4055

Voice - Intake Housing Assessments

(651)231-7807

Voice

https://www.theconnectcenter.org

[email protected]

Application process

Call for an appointment; walk in on Wednesdays

Service area

Washington County, MN

Description

Drop-in center for homeless youth: ?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between friends or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry. - Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer - Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)

Last assured

05/01/2025

What's Here

Public Access Computers/Tools Baggage Check Facilities General Clothing Provision Laundry Facilities Housing Search Assistance Public Showers/Baths Homeless Drop In Centers Job Search/Placement Housing Related Coordinated Entry Personal/Grooming Supplies Food Pantries

Providing organization

Connect Center, The

Helps low-income families, youth with unstable housing, and singles that need housing renew hope by opening doors to sustainable housing, financial security, and healthy community connections.