180 Degrees Emergency Youth Shelter
​St. Cloud
Central Minnesota's only 24-hour emergency shelter for youth in crisis
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Since 1989, youth across Central Minnesota have found safety and support at 180 Degrees Youth Shelter in St. Cloud. 

When home is no longer safe, or when youth and families need time and space to work through conflict or mental health crisis, or when youth are homeless or couch hopping, 180 Degrees is here to help. 

Open 24-hours, 7 days a week, the program serves youth ages 14-18 from St. Cloud and eight Central Minnesota counties. Case Managers empower youth to identify strengths, explore resources, and develop goals and plans to realize their potential. 

We accept referrals from schools, social workers, and youth agencies and we accept walk-in clients.  Serving youth from Benton, Blue Earth, Kanebec, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Stears, Wright, Mower, and Ramsey counties. 


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180 Degrees' Youth Shelter in St. Cloud features comfortable spaces for teens to hang out.

For immediate help, contact us:

Supportive Services & Programming

  • 12-bed Emergency Shelter/Residence for youth ages 14 -18
  • Shared living and kitchen space with prepared meals and essentials
  • Support groups and positive reinforcement
  • Family engagement
  • Individual and family therapy and one-on-one primary counseling
  • Therapeutic activities and groups with our therapist
  • Gender-specific and spirituality/culture specific programming
  • On-site, accredited education so youth continue to meet educational requirements
  • Recreation and pro-social activities
  • Life skills addressing social, emotional, chemical, and physical health

Read more about programming specifics.
“I work for the kids who have never felt safe or important to have a place to go and be themselves.”
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--Carrie Neid,
​Program Manager, 180 Degrees, St. Cloud Youth Shelter