Contents
Ain Dah Yung
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Birthright
Booth Brown House Foyer
The Bridge For Youth
Caroline Family Services
Center of Hope and Compassion
Central Lutheran Church
Children’s Law Center of Minnesota
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio)
Council on Crime and Justice
The Depot
District 202
Evergreen House
Face to Face
Family & Children’s Service
First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
Freeport West
Genesis II For Families, Inc.
Heading Home Hennepin: Minneapolis / Hennepin County Commission to End Homelessness
HIRED
Hmong American Partnership
HOME Line
Hope Street/St. Joseph’s
Job Resource Center (Sun Ray Branch Library)
Kulture Klub Collaborative
Legal Rights Center, Inc.
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis (Mid-MN Legal Assistance)
Legal Aid: Minnesota Disability Law Center
Legal Aid: Youth Law Project
The Link
Local Law School Clinics
Hamline
University of Minnesota
University of St. Thomas
William Mitchell
LSS LifeHaven (Lutheran Social Services)
LSS Rezek House (Lutheran Social Services)
LSS Safe House (Lutheran Social Services)
LSS Street Program (Lutheran Social Services)
LSS Transitional Living Project (Luther Social Services)
Mental Health Association of Minnesota
Midtown Community Restorative Justice – Adult Program
Midtown Community Restorative Justice – Youth Program
Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
Minnesota Telephone Service
Naomi Family Center
OutFront Minnesota
Pillsbury United Communities Neighborhood Centers
Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation…………………………………………………………………………………… 41
Project Homeless Connect Minneapolis/Hennepin
Rainbow Families (Midwest Office of Family Equality Council)
Ramsey County Child & Teen Health Checkups Program
Ramsey County Sexual Offense Services
Ramsey County Women’s Health Services
Ramen Ya / Asian Media Access
Safe at Home
SMRLS: Southern MN Regional Legal Services
SMRLS – Education Law Advocacy
Teens Alone
Theresa Living Center
United Way First Call for Help
Volunteer Lawyers Network
YMCA “24/Seven” Program
YMCA Anoka County Youth Intervention Program
YMCA Point Northwest
Youthlink
Resources for Youth Experiencing Homelessness 8.25.10
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Organizations by Services Offered
Resources for Youth Experiencing Homelessness 8.25.10
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Legal Services
Offers Set Hours for Legal Consultation:
HOME Line
Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
Legal Aid: MN Disability Law Center
Legal Aid: Youth Law Project
Legal Rights Center, Inc.
Pillsbury United Comm. Neighborhood Centers
Project Homeless Connect
Southern MN Regional Legal Services
SMRLS Education Law Advocacy
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Youthlink
Provides Legal Info/Guidance or Consultation/Representation:
AinDah Yung
Children’s Law Center of Minnesota
Council on Crime and Justice
Family & Children’s Service
Freeport West
The Link
Local Law School Clinics
Midtown Comm. Restorative Justice
OutFront Minnesota (GLBT)
Pillsbury United Comm. Neighborhood Centers
No Direct Legal Services but Provides Referrals to Other Legal Resources:
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Birthright
Booth Brown House Foyer
Bridge for Youth
Central Lutheran Church
District 202
Evergreen House
Face to Face
KultureKlub Collaborative
Lutheran Social Services Programs
Mental Health Association of MN
MN Association for Children’s Mental Health
Rainbow Families
Ramen Ya
Teens Alone
Shelter or Housing
AinDah Yung
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Booth Brown House Foyer
The Bridge for Youth
Caroline Family Services
Central Lutheran Church
Evergreen House
Face to Face
Freeport West
Heading Home Hennepin
Hope Street/St. Joseph’s
The Link
LSS LifeHaven
LSS Rezek House
LSS Safe House
LSS Street Program
LSS Transitional Living Project
Naomi Family Center
Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation
Project Homeless Connect
Ramen Ya
Theresa Living Center
YMCA
Youthlink
Health or Medical Services
Avenues for Homeless Youth
The Bridge for Youth
Central Lutheran Church
Face to Face
Freeport West
Heading Home Hennepin
Hope Street/St. Joseph’s
Project Homeless Connect
Ramsey County Child & Teen Health Check-ups
Ramsey County Women’s Health Services
YouthLink
Has a Program that Targets a Specific Demographic or Interest
Avenues for Homeless Youth (GLBT)
CLUES (Latino, Chemical Health)
Council on Crime and Justice (Victims, Offenders)
The Depot (Coffee/Music)
District 202 (GLBT)
Evergreen House (Chemical Dependency)
Family & Children’s Service (Victims of Prostitution, Property Offenders, Truants)
Freeport West (Domestic Violence, Teen Parents, Pregnancy)
Hmong American Partnership
KultureKlub Collaborative (Art)
Legal Aid: MN Disability Law Center
LSS LifeHaven (Teen Mothers)
MN Association for Children’s Mental Health
Mental Health Association of Minnesota (Mental Illness)
Midtown Comm. Restorative Justice – Adults (Offenders)
Midtown Comm. Restorative Justice – Youth (Offenders)
OutFront Minnesota (GLBT)
Rainbow Families (GLBT)
Ramen Ya (Asian American & Pacific Islander)
Clothing
AinDah Yung
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Birthright
Central Lutheran Church
Face to Face
First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
Hope Street/St. Joseph’s
Pillsbury United Comm. Neighborhood Centers
Youthlink
Mental Health Services or Therapy
AinDah Yung
Avenues for Homeless Youth
The Bridge for Youth
CLUES
Council on Crime and Justice
Face to Face
Family & Children’s Service
Heading Home Hennepin
Hmong American Partnership
Hope Street/St. Joseph’s
LSS Rezek House
LSS Safe House
LSS Street Program
LSS Transitional Living Project
Mental Health Association of Minnesota
MN Association for Children’s Mental Health
Pillsbury United Comm. Neighborhood Centers
Project Homeless Connect
Ramsey County Sexual Offense Services
Teens Alone
Youthlink
Food or Meals
AinDah Yung
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Central Lutheran Church
Face to Face
First Universalist Church of Minneapolis
Freeport West
Hope Street/St. Joseph’s
Pillsbury United Comm. Neighborhood Centers
Project Homeless Connect
Youthlink
Resources for Youth Experiencing Homelessness 8.25.10
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AinDah Yung
Offers culturally-specific emergency shelter and services to American Indian youth experiencing homelessness.Main Office and Shelter
1089 Portland Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55014
PHONE: (651) 227-4184
FAX: (651)224-5136
HOURS: 24/7 / Youth Lodge
1212 Raymond Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55108
PHONE: (651) 632-8923
FAX: (651) 209-1998
LEGAL SERVICES
- Case and system advocacy may be provided during a youth’s stay at the shelter.
- Indian Child Welfare Legal Advocacy and Compliance Project: Prevents dissolution of Indian families and combats out of home placement through compliance monitoring, referrals to SMRLS for legal representation, education, and outreach.
- Emergency and short-term shelter: Average stay is a little over a month, some stay up to 5 months. During their stay, youth may receive crisis intervention, information and referrals, basic necessities and clothing, access to medical/dental care, counseling, case management, community education, and recreational activities.
- Street Outreach Program: Street-based support for runaway or homeless youth unwilling to enter a shelter includes information on safe housing, basic needs resources, and health-related issues, as well as personal care supplies, food, and access to transportation. Youth are also notified of where they can reach a drop-in point for a shower, laundry, or hot meal.
- Transitional Living Housing (Beverly A. Benjamin Youth Lodge): 6 beds in a culturally-grounded facility for youth with no safe parental, substitute, or foster home.
- Ninijanisag Program: Culturally-based chemical health education, leadership training, and community building activities.
- Counseling and Support:Mental health services that combine mainstream therapy with American Indian culture and wellness concepts for individual, group, and family therapy or assessments. Contact (651)793-8946.
- Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Case Management:Provides support, case management, and assistance for families with mental health needs. Contact (651) 324-5404.
- Family Preservation and Reunification Programs: Various services include counseling, support, parenting education, parenting and life skill education, resource acquisition, and advocacy with a cultural base for at-risk families.
Avenues for Homeless Youth
Offers shelter, services, and transitional programs for youth experiencing homelessness.1708 Oak Park Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
PHONE: (612) 522-1690
FAX: (612)522-1633
HOURS: 24/7
LEGAL SERVICES
No legal services; will refer to other organizations.
OTHER SERVICES
- 24/7 Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing for ages 16-21. Supportive services include:
Intensive Case Managementservices and ongoing aftercare
Physical and Mental Health Assessment and Treatment (may include health education, counseling, or referrals)
Independent Living Skills: nutrition, meal preparation, healthy life styles, personal communication, relationship-building, and financial management
Employment and Educational Support
- GLBT Host Home Program: Provides screened transitional living arrangements for homeless GLBT youth ages 16-21 in safe, supportive, host homes.
- Case Management Services may include weekly house meetings, empowerment groups (such as art groups or single-gender groups), volunteerism, leadership roles, and community service.
- Opportunities for Involvement: Residents can plan menus and activities, participate in hiring processes, building renovations, program assessments, and community service activities.
- Recreation Activities:In-house recreation center, field trips, movie and book groups, professional artist residencies.
Birthright
Offers emergency assistance and maternity clothing to pregnant women and new mothers.299 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55104
PHONE: (651) 646-7033 / 825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 702
Minneapolis, MN 55402
PHONE: (612) 338-2353
LEGAL SERVICES
Will make legal referrals when necessary.
OTHER SERVICES
- Free pregnancy testing
- Confidential, non-judgmental, and caring help and advice
- Maternity and baby clothes
- Prenatal information and adoption information
Booth Brown House Foyer
Provides housing and guidance for youth ages 16-25 who are seeking independent living.1471 Como Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55108
PHONE: (651) 251-3502
LEGAL SERVICES
No legal services; will refer elsewhere when necessary.
OTHER SERVICES
- Affordable single bedroom units with rent equal to 30% of tenant income; 10 of 35 are reserved for transitional living rather than permanent housing.
- Case managers help tenants develop and implement living plans.
- Services include social work, education and employment help, health care, and independent living classes.
The Bridge For Youth
24-hour access point for youth and families in need without waiting lists, fees, or red tape.1111 West 22nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
PHONE: (612) 377-8800
FAX: (612) 377-6426
24/7 HOTLINE (612) 377-8800
HOURS: 24/7
LEGAL SERVICES
No direct legal services, but will refer youth and their families to legal service providers as appropriate.
OTHER SERVICES
- 24 Hour Walk-in Counseling (individual and family) available at no charge.
- 24 Hour Hotline for youth at risk of violence, sexual exploitation and chronic untreated health problems.
- 24 Hour Emergency Shelter: 14 beds, available for youth ages 10-17.
- Housing with supportive services, counseling (individual/group/family), and health assessment and follow-up.
- Emergency Bed Service – 3 beds available from 10pm-8am, for chronically homeless youth under 18 who don’t fit in the Emergency Services Program. Youth can stay for 3-5 days, food and shower provided.
- Life skills development
- Support groups
- Street Outreach: provide information, referrals, basic needs supplies, mobile case management.
- Transitional Housing: 18 units of on-site housing for youth ages 16-20.
- Independent Living Housing: 24 units of permanent, supportive housing throughout the Twin Cities, for youth ages 17-20 (16-year-olds may be allowed), including pregnant and parenting youth.
- Health Program:Licensed public health nurse on staff to conduct health assessments, educate on sexual health, nutrition, and fitness issues, and offer referrals for dental, medical, or mental health or for chemical dependency treatment.
CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio)
MN’s premier provider of behavioral health and human services to the Latino communityCLUES St. Paul
797 East 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55106
PHONE: ( 651) 379-4200
FAX: (651) 292-0347 / CLUES Minneapolis
720 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
PHONE: (612) 746-3500
FAX: (612) 871-1058
LEGAL SERVICES
No legal services offered.
OTHER SERVICES
- Mental Health Services
- Chemical Health Services including outreach, prevention, intervention, education, assessments, education and prevention classes, adult primary outpatient treatment (Rule 43 approved), aftercare, AA meetings, reintegration support for families, DUI violation mandated chemical health classes, outreach/case management for homeless persons, tobacco prevention and intervention projects, and the Latino Resource Center (clients receive advocacy and referral).
- Free, year-round classes including ESL, preparation for the U.S. citizenship exam, computer literacy, and basic Spanish literacy.
- Employment Related Services designed to address various barriers that prevent Latino job seekers from obtaining and retaining meaningful employment.
Resume Preparation
Soft Skills Training
Computer Training
Job Search Assistance
Council on Crime and Justice
Provides services to children of incarcerated parents, as well as crime victims and offenders.822 South 3rd Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55415
PHONE: (612)353-3000
24 Hour Crime Victim Hotline: 612-340-5400
LEGAL SERVICES
No direct legal representation
- General Crime Victim Services: Some legal-related assistance is offered, such as:
Assistance filing Reparations claims and requesting restitution.
Court-room support for general crime victims, including Harassment Restraining Order hearings.
Funding may be available to victims who need it for relevant purposes.
- Crime Victim Liaison Project: Seeks to ensure that victims of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes are informed about the criminal justice process and their case, and seeks to uphold victims’ rights in the courtroom and throughout the prosecution. Legal-related services include: Written/Phone Notification of Crime Victim Rights and Court Procedures, Collection of Victim Statements, Representation of Victim Interest to Prosecutors, Court-Based Victim Liaison Services, Referrals to other resources and social services agency, Community Education and Professional Training.
OTHER SERVICES
- Family Strengthening Project: Provides comprehensive services to incarcerated fathers and their families in the community in order to reduce the impact of incarceration on their children.
- Healthy Educational Lifestyles Project: Addresses health disparities among offenders of color, including identification of HIV positive and Hepatitis C positive inmates being released in Hennepin and Ramsey County.
- General Crime Victim Services: Assists people who have been affected by crime, such as by stress reduction, emotional and material solutions, and on-going support through the criminal justice system. Specific services include:
Referrals to counseling, safe housing, legal assistance, and more.
Emergency lock re-keying to ensure safety.
Cell phones with 911 access for those without a phone.
Limited emergency funds or help locating them.
Interpretation and MN Relay services.
Assistance to identity theft victims in recovering their “good name.”
The Depot
Chemically-free environment for teens in Hopkins which includes a coffee house, youth community project, and trailhead for area bike trails.9451 Excelsior Boulevard
Hopkins, MN 55343
PHONE: (952) 938-2204
Daytime Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m., Weekends, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Evening Hours:Tues., Open Mic, 6–10 p.m. (sign up at 6:30); Fri., Live Music, 6–10:30 p.m. (starts at 6)
LEGAL SERVICES
No direct legal services.
OTHER SERVICES
- Coffee House: offers a space where teens can gather in a chemically-free environment.
- Board of Directors: offers opportunities for students to lead and make responsible decisions relating to policy, finance, event planning, and business sustainment.
District 202
Focuses on LGBT youth through programs and face to face interactions.PO Box 8139
St. Paul, MN 55108
PHONE: (651) 340-6167
LEGAL SERVICES
- Provides referrals for legal issues such as immigration, changing gender, or discrimination relating to AIDS.
OTHER SERVICES
- Skills and Services Programs: 2-3 per month (often administered by youth), including programs focusing on Creative Expression, Social Justice, Life Skills, Health/Wellness, and Social Interaction.
- Community Events: 1-2 per month around the Twin Cities (listed on community calendar online).
- Online Interaction: secure social networking environment for ages 13-21. Contact for more information.
- Referrals to opportunities and services provided by our community partners .
- Youth Blog
Evergreen House
Bemidji-based service provider that focuses on keeping youth safe, helping them successfully transition to adulthood, and providing support to parents and caregivers.24/7 Shelter:
622 Mississippi Ave. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
PHONE: (218) 751-4332 / Recovery House:
820 Beltrami Ave. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
PHONE: (218) 751-2466 / Community Services
1418 Bemidji Ave. N
Bemidji, MN 56601
PHONE: (218) 751-8223
Street Outreach Drop-In Center
1418 Bemidji Ave. N
Bemidji, MN 56601
PHONE: (218) 209-2303
STREET OUTREACH WORKERS’ PHONE: (218) 766-8748 or (218) 766-9180
HOURS: 12-5p.m. weekdays, except for Wednesday 2-5p.m.
LEGAL SERVICES
No direct legal services; will refer you to an appropriate resource.
OTHER SERVICES
**All services are free to youth and parents**
Shelter
- Available 24/7 to any child age 9-17who feels unsafe or for whom a parent is worried.
- Transportation to the shelter is available by calling the Shelter’s phone number.
- 9-bed chemical dependency treatment program for boys ages 14-18.
- Youth are accepted from across the state.
- Transportation to Recovery House is available by calling the House’s phone number.
- Transitional Housing: Housing case managers assist homeless or at-risk youth ages 16-21 in finding affordable rental units in the community. Assistance includes both direct financial aid towards rent, regular contact with program participants, and help achieving youth’s goals. Participants must be willing to follow various requisites of the program.
- Street Outreach: Serves youth ages 10-21 who are homeless, couch hopping, or at-risk of being homeless through assessing and assisting with basic needs on an individual basis.
- Youth and Family Counseling: Individual and family meetings may focus on issues of communication, anger management, youth behavior, conflict resolution, and grief.
- Kinship North: A formal mentoring program which matches youth ages 5-15 with adult mentors.
- Independent Living Skills: Series of skills classes available to youth ages 16-21 who have been or are currently in an out-of-home placement (such as foster care).
- Bemidji Rock Sober: Youth group devoted to exploring sobriety and based out of the street outreach drop-in center. Meets Mondays and Fridays.
Face to Face
Continuum of programs for homeless youth and those who are near homeless ages 11-21.Face to Face Health and Counseling Service
1165 Arcade Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
PHONE: (651) 772-5555
IN-TAKE: (651) 772-5542
/ SafeZone Drop-In Center
308 Prince Street, Ste. 51B
Saint Paul, MN 55101
PHONE: (651) 224-9644
HOURS: Mon.–Fri. 1p.m. – 8p.m., Sat. 1p.m. – 5p.m.
LEGAL SERVICES
- No direct legal services (no staff attorney), but will provide youth with resources and referrals.
OTHER SERVICES
- Face to Face:
Health Care: For youth ages 11-23; no insurance necessary; walk-ins available. Services include pregnancy tests, birth control, the morning after pill, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy care, prenatal case management, and standard medical care and checkups. Call main number for an appointment.
- Outreach: Street-based and school-based outreach takes place six days a week, including late night hours. Outreach workers answer questions, provide resources (including supplies for safer sex and basic needs), and assist youth in accessing services.
- SafeZoneDrop-In Center: Offers a safe place for youth ages 14-20 to go and a resource center for homeless, run-away, and low-income youth. Programs and services offered include:
Medical Clinic:Most services are available at Face to Face, but a doctor is available every Monday and a Nurse Practitioner every Friday to help with basic health concerns. Services are free to those without insurance. Call SafeZone for an appointment.
Educational Services: GED teachers are available during the school year, Mon. – Thurs., to assist youth in receiving their GED, school enrollment, and college or financial aid applications.
Computer Lab/ Resource Room: Several computers and a printer are available to research jobs and apartments, complete resumes (with assistance) or complete school work.
Independent Living Skills Program: For youth ages 18-21 who've been in out-of-home placement since they were age 16. Program includes skills training, housing and job assistance (including financial), and weekly independent living skills classes.
Sexual Health Education: Free advice, confidential HIV testing, and various safer sex supplies.
Clothing Closet: On-site clothing closet as well as hygiene supplies are available.
Food Shelf/Meals: Sandwiches and hot meals are offered daily, and a small food shelf is available for emergency use. Staff also can connect youth to a youth-friendly food shelf as well as various places throughout the Twin Cities that provide free meals.
Shower and laundry services: on-site showers, clean towels, and free laundry facilities and supplies are available.
- SafeZone Transitional Housing Program: 2-year program in which youth obtain their own apartment that is subsidized by Face to Face, then work closely with a case manager to learn independent living skills so they can live on their own at the completion of the program.
Family & Children’s Service