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Coordinated Entry System Accelerator - YMCA of the North

8950 Springbrook Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Eligibility
Homeless youth and young adults ages 12 - 24; serves Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
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
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment; can also leave a voicemail; walk in
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

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

Application Process

  • Walk In

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Provides Coordinated Entry assessments and diversion strategies to unaccompanied youth (24 years and under) to rapidly resolve housing crisis. Services may include short-term, goal-oriented life coaching, direct financial assistance, and resource and system navigation focused on helping young adults self-resolve the housing crisis prior to entering shelter, and to accelerate exit from homelessness if youth does enter shelter.
Last Assured
08/04/2025
Providing organization
YMCA of the North

Dedicated to strengthening communities through programs focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Coordinated Entry System Accelerator - YMCA of the North