Rosedale Shelter

Program: Private: Rosedale Shelter

The first shelter for runaway youth in Iowa, Rosedale Shelter and its staff offer youth in crisis a safe, structured home environment in historic Old Town Ames. The facility can house up to 15 youth.

Services:

For youth needing placement outside the home, Rosedale's team works together towards a common goal to reunite youth with families whenever possible. Services available include:

Onsite food, shelter and 24-hour adult supervision
Emergency need assistance, including clothing and personal hygiene items
Crisis mediation
Group and individual support
Referral for specialized services

For those who stay for an extended period of time additional services include:

Area Education Agency classroom
Group discussion on educational topics
Individual, group and family counseling
Mental health assessments and counseling
Substance abuse evaluation and diagnosis
Court testimony and recommendation

Eligibility:

Services are available for youth who:

Have run away or are homeless
Need help resolving family conflicts
Have been abused or neglected
Are adjudicated and waiting for court action

Parent placements are accepted from a limited area on a sliding fee scale. Within 24 hours, the parent(s), child and a YSS therapist/mediator will schedule one session to assess the presenting problems, identify safety issues and formulate a plan of action with the goal of unification.

Intake Process:

Contact Rosedale Shelter at 515-233-2330 (Answered 24/7) to determine availability of services.

Payment:

Sliding Scale, No Cost to Participant

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Appointment Needed: No

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