A safe, adult-supervised place for youth ages 14-24 to socialize. Access to basic needs such as: - Clothing - Hygiene supplies - Laundry - Meals - Showers - Storage lockers Offering daily: - Activities - Independent living skills classes - Support groups

Day Center - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks - Facilitation with connecting to county resources, such as housing, food and insurance - Gently used clothing, shoes, boots and cold weather gear - On site medical clinic, open 6 days per week for clients - Safe, non-judgmental environment - Transportation to meetings, medical appointments, and legal proceedings Mobile Outreach Unit - M.O.U. - A 14' box truck stocked with essential items, clothing, toiletries and more - Housing related coordinated entry intakes

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.

Drop-in day center open to all that provides access to food and water, public restrooms, computer and phone use, and other social services

Provides basic needs such as hot meals, grab and go foods, clothing, laundry facilities, a shower, and more. Additionally, gives access to case managers on-site to help connect youth to education, employment opportunities, health and wellness programs, stable housing, and more. Also provides a 12-unit transitional housing facility in Coon Rapids that offers supportive services to young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Drop-in center that provides hospitality and assistance to people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and loneliness. Offers hygiene products, access to private showers and bathrooms, clothing (when available), meals, beverages, over the counter medication, and assistance in searching for resources. Additional services include: - ACCESS/People Inc. (mental health outreach) site - Arts enrichment and health/wellness classes - Assistance in filling out forms and applications - Guest computers available, with internet access - Lockers for storage - Outreach to veterans - Socializing and hospitality, spiritual and emotional support - Twin Cities Community voicemail site ?- Use of phone for local and long-distance calls

An integrated one-stop location connecting adults to critical services to improve their health, income, housing stability, and overall well-being. Services offered: - Access to Benefits: Community representatives can help individuals move towards self-sufficiency or access community benefits and support. Representatives can help with MNsure applications, Open Access voicemail, SNAP applications, Social Security applications, Veteran's benefits, and more. Schedules may vary when community representatives are onsite. - Free laundry with a limit of one load per day - Hot meals are available for those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week. - Lockers based on availability and for a fee - Mail service available to guests which can be held for 7 days - Phone charging stations - Showers, towels, and toiletries for clients - Supportive Services: Provides comprehensive help through medical care, vision screenings, housing services, referral to mental health assessments, legal services, financial services, and job opportunities

Provides help in finding safe, suitable housing and connects to community resources to navigate life's challenges. Social services include: - Case management - Educational support - Housing referrals - Job search assistance - Legal support - Mental health care; mental health counseling available on-site through community collaborations Coordinated Entry Assessments: - Provides an assessment to eligible individuals that will place them on a list for housing options Amenities available: - Clothing Closet - Computers and wi-fi - Food - Hygiene supplies and snacks - Laundry - Showers

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.

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include: Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers: - Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

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)

An informal drop-in center providing: - Advocacy for residents who are unable to show documentation of an address or photo ID - Breakfast meals, coffee, and snacks - Community room for events, recreation, and relaxation - Day shelter - Form assistance when applying for SSI applications or appeals and finding housing and applying for housing - Health and wellness clinic for health screenings and health care provider referrals - Laundry facilities, internet access, local phone use, and voicemail services - Lockers for shelter residents to use for storage - Referral to community resources - Showers

Provides a safe and supportive drop-in center for youth offering basic health care needs, long-term housing referrals, and help finding a job. Services include: - A meal - Case management - Connection to talk with a caring and trusting adult - Help with resources for food, housing, employment, and obtaining social security cards, state IDs, and birth certificates - Mental health support - Youth Outreach Services: Offers an outreach team that connects with youth ages 12 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness to help them access the support they need to stay safe and get back on their feet in school, home, or in the community

Provides a culturally-specific after-hours drop-in center serving the American Indian street population who are chronically inebriated and chronically homeless, including: - Case Management - Laundry - Meals - Referrals to community resources - Showers - Telephones Note: No pets allowed

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.

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)

Resource center for homeless, runaway, and low-income youth. Services include: - Case management and life skills education - Clothing closet as well as hygiene supplies - Computer lab/resource room for employment, education, and housing assistance - Daily hot meal and sandwiches - Food shelf for emergency use - Referrals to community resources - Shower and laundry facility

Provides a free meal to anyone. Worship service and spiritual counseling available for any participant. Attendance is not required to participate in meal or Free Store.

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include: Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers: - Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

Provides drop-in services including: - Bus cards for those with proof of recent hire in a permanent position - Bus tokens - Clothing - Diapers - Eye glass vouchers - Household items - New shoes - Showering facility for those who are homeless and living on the street - Vouchers to get State Identification/Birth Certificate - Vouchers for local shelter stay for homeless men Note: Above items depend on availability and individual needs. Other requests for services can be made, but may not be granted.

Provides a place where adults who are experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness can come for comfort and to gain access to a variety of services including: - Applying for housing/phone service - Benefits Navigation - Chemical Health - Community Resources - Counseling Services - Crisis Assistance - Diagnostic Assessments - Employment - Group Recreational Activities - Health and Wellness - Housing - Immediate needs - tokens, snacks, water - Jobs training referrals - Primary care referrals - Referrals to Coordinated Entry - Scheduling shelter stays - Transportation

Provides a place where adults who are experiencing or who are at risk of homelessness can come for comfort and to gain access to a variety of services including: - Applying for housing/phone service - Benefits Navigation - Chemical Health - Community Resources - Counseling Services - Crisis Assistance - Diagnostic Assessments - Employment - Group Recreational Activities - Health and Wellness - Housing - Immediate needs - tokens, snacks, water - Jobs training referrals - Primary care referrals - Referrals to Coordinated Entry - Scheduling shelter stays - Transportation

Trained volunteer advocates work one-to-one with individuals to help them achieve stability and greater self-sufficiency through services that include: - Accountable relationships - Referrals to community programs and services - Self-development opportunities - Teaching the skills needed for self-sufficiency such as financial management, interviewing, organization, gaining and maintaining stable housing, social skills, self-care, making appointments, and self-advocacy ?NOTE: Participants are expected to make and keep appointments with their advocate at least once a month. Resources are available to support actions taken towards stability goals.