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180 Degrees  Von Wald Emergency Youth Shelter is possible only because of generous community support. When you make a gift, you ensure that youth across southeast Minnesota have access to safe shelter, meals, and supportive services. Services address crisis, build stability, and empower youth and their families to build positive pathways forward.

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Middle and high school-age youth from Rochester and all across southeast Minnesota turn to 180 Degrees VonWald Youth Shelter when a crisis hits.

Whether experiencing homelessness, in transition between foster families, or simply out of options without a safe place to stay due to family crisis, we're here to help.

Shelter and services are free and available by walk-in or through referral. We accept referrals from parents, schools, social workers, youth-serving agencies, and probation officers.

Supportive staff  help youth identify strengths, explore  resources, set goals, and build new connections so that they can realize their full potential.  

 PROGRAMMING:

• 12-bed emergency shelter/residence for youth ages 12-17 (up to age 19 if they're in school)
• Meals and snacks prepared on-site; clothes closet
• Daily support, peer groups, and positive reinforcement
• Recreation, field trips, and pro-social activities
• Individual and family counseling
• Family reconnection and engagement
• Gender-specific and spirituality/culture-specific programming
• School support so youth can achieve educational requirements
• Life skills addressing social, emotional, chemical, and physical health

current capacity: 8 single bedroom

Serves all genders, ages 12-19

For immediate help:

Youth Shelter Referral Form

CALL (507) 280-0110

Text (507) 202-5873

EMAIL: [email protected]

4435 Bamber Valley Road SW, Rochester, MN 55902

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A NEW VISION

Join our growing donor community to realize a bold vision for Rochester youth and their families.  Our aging facility no longer meets the needs of youth, their families, the community, and staff.  
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Our Building Brighter Futures capital campaign will result in a brand new building on our existing site.  Features will include single bedrooms, light-filled shared spaces including a commercial kitchen, living room, and gathering spaces that support daily programming, family and service provider visits, and recreation. 
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For info contact:  [email protected]

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