180 Degrees Southeast Minnesota
​Emergency Youth Shelter
Southeast Minnesota's only 24-hour emergency shelter for youth in crisis

Founded in 1989, 180 Degrees VonWald Emergency Youth Shelter is a safe place for youth in crisis from Rochester and surrounding communities across southeastern Minnesota.

​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 Rochester and 22 counties across southeast Minnesota. 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, probation officers, and youth-serving agencies. We also accept walk-in clients.   Services are free of charge. 

2020 - 2021 Advisory Board

Amber Myers, Olmsted County, Juvenile Probation Manager
Andrea Allen, First Alliance
Donavan Bailey, State of Minnesota, Public Defender
Doug Butler, Rochester Townhip, Board Member
Brenda Hanson, Olmsted County, Social Worker
Anita Otterness, NAMI, Community & Family Program Manager
Robert Scripture, Principal, Rochester Public Schools, Campus School Programs
Sharon Roemer, Wabasha County, Parole Officer
Steve VonWald, Former Sherriff, Olmsted County
Brian Zmolek, Olmsted Medical, Director of Quality Improvement; Board Chair, Rochester Sports Executive Committee
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Therapeutic programming uses:

  • 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.