Emergency Youth Shelters

Our five emergency youth shelters provide safe spaces for youth and young adults experiencing crisis and homelessness.

We serve youth and young adults who are:
  • All genders, ages 12-24 years old
  • Impacted by family conflict and/or drug abuse. 
  • At-risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation.
  • Experiencing mental and/or behavior health challenges personally or in their family.
  • Having social difficulties at school.

Our programming is based in: 
  • Trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive care 
  • Strength-based coaching
  • Structured living environments with intensive support
Our services empower youth with:
  • Individualized case management
  • Community resource and service connections
  • Community-based mental health (personal and family)
  • Independent living skills coaching
  • Vocational exploration
  • Crisis and anger management (de-escalation)
  • Educational support with on-site classroom
  • Home visiting and family engagement
  • Pro-social events with peers

Shelter Locations

Brittany's Place 
​St. Paul, MN
St. Cloud Youth Shelter
​St. Cloud, MN 
Hope House​ 
​Chanhassen, MN
VonWald Youth Shelter 
​Rochester, MN
"We are so appreciative of your kindness and thoughtfulness. You made a scary situation doable and set our fears to rest. We appreciate all you do.”
                                    – Parents of a teen who stayed at St. Cloud Youth Shelter