YSS helps at-risk and homeless youth by providing drop-in services, daily meals, and street outreach.
YSS helps at-risk and homeless youth by providing drop-in services, daily meals, and street outreach.
Services:
- Daily meals
- Clothing and hygiene items
- Showers and laundry facilities
- Referrals to mental health therapy, job assistance, supportive housing programs, and more
Eligibility:
Youth experiencing homelessness.
Intake Process:
Dependent on service/program
Hours:
Monday-Friday, noon-6 p.m.
Mailing Address:
612 Locus St
Des Moines, IA 50309
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
Program: Community Meals
During the week free, nutritious, warm meals at lunch (12-1pm) and dinner (5-6pm) to all at-risk and homeless youth ages 18-24.
Services:
- During the week, free, nutritious, warm meals at lunch (12-1pm) and dinner (5-6pm) to all at-risk and homeless youth ages 18-24.
Eligibility:
At-risk and homeless youth ages 18-24
Intake Process:
No intake process.
Hours:
Monday-Friday noon-6pm
Payment:
No fees.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
Program: Supportive Transitional Housing
Provides homeless youth and young adults (16-21) a safe living environment and individualized support to help them reach their goals.
Services:
- Provides homeless youth and young adults (16-21) a safe living environment and individualized support to help them reach their goals
Eligibility:
homeless youth 16-21
Intake Process:
Determined with team on site.
Hours:
Monday-Friday noon-6pm
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
Program: Emergency Beds
For youth ages 18-24 who have an urgent need for housing, the Youth Opportunity Center offers nine low-barrier, single bed units.
Services:
- For youth ages 18-24 who have an urgent need for housing, the Youth Opportunity Center offers nine low-barrier, single bed units
Eligibility:
Homeless youth 18-24
Intake Process:
To participate in IHYC’s emergency bed program, youth need to meet with PHC staff (located at 1200 University Ave in Des Moines open Mon-Fri and call office at 515-248-1500), and determine waitlist process to move forward.
Hours:
Monday-Friday noon-6pm
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website