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Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center For Homeless and At-Risk Teens

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Volunteers of America Homeless Youth Resource Center
A transitional housing/shelter facility and drop-in center that provides services for youth. Services offered include public showers/baths, laundry facilities, job finding assistance, personal/grooming supplies, a soup kitchen, counseling, disaster related shelter services for wintertime code blue alerts, long and short-term transitional housing/shelter, a general clothing provision, drug use disorder support groups, public access computers/tools, and access to baggage check facilities.
Public Showers/Baths
Description:

Provides showers for at-risk youth during drop-in hours.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
Su - Sa 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Transitional Housing/Shelter
Description:

Provides transitional housing programs in a supervised group home for youth and young adults working toward self-reliance. Clients may stay 18 months - 2 years.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
Intake: Su - Sa 8:30 am - 6 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in during intake hours or call for more information. New clients are asked to arrive by 6 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Laundry Facilities
Description:

Provides laundry facilities to youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
Su - Sa 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Job Finding Assistance
Description:

Provides job-finding assistance, help with resumes, and interview skills training to youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
M - Th 5 - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling
Description:

Provides short-term mental health counseling to youth in need.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
M & Th 10:30 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Personal/Grooming Supplies
Description:

Provides hygiene products, sundries, and toiletries to youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
M, W, F 10 - 11 am
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Soup Kitchens
Description:

Provides prepared meals three times daily to youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 am; Lunch 1 - 2 pm; Dinner 6 - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Disaster Related Shelter Services
Description:

Provides emergency beds for youth as a part of the Code Blue program for cold temperatures. Relaxed intake requirements and expedited intake procedures are implemented.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Must not present a danger to staff or other visitors. Extra beds and modified eligibility are only available on code blue nights.
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Youth Shelters
Description:

Provides an emergency shelter for youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
Intake: Su - Sa 8:30 am - 6 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in during intake hours or call for more information. New clients are asked to arrive by 6 pm.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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General Clothing Provision
Description:

Provides clothing to youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
M, W, F 10 - 11 am
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Description:

Provides a support group for youth to talk about substance use/recovery.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
Tu 2 - 3 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Baggage Check Facilities
Description:

Youth may access the storage service at "A Place for Your Stuff". Center staff will transport youth to the storage facility twice per week.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
Tu & Th 5 - 6 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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Public Access Computers/Tools
Description:

Provides a computer lab for youth to check their email, create a resume, and apply for employment and benefits.

Eligibility:
Youth age 15 to 22 currently experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Service Hours:
M, W, F 5 - 6 pm
Intake Procedure:
Walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Service Contact Information:

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