HOMELESS YOUTH OUTREACH CENTER | YSS
612 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Languages
English
Application process
Call or visit in person for services
Fees
None
Service area
Polk County, Iowa
Description
Provides a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth (ages 16-24) in the Polk County area to connect with services. Services include street outreach, drop-in services, daily meals, emergency beds, an art studio, a computer lab, and mental health counseling options.
The center also offers connections to additional YSS supportive housing programs, such as Lighthouses, Transitional Living Program, and Rapid Re-housing. Supportive services may include educational opportunities, life skills training, financial planning, and counseling to help youth and young adults, including single mothers and their infants, achieve self-sufficiency and progress toward their goals.
Providing organization
YSS
Programming for children and young adults.
