Homeless Youth Outreach Center | YSS

612 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Youth in the Polk County area, ages 16-24

Required documents

None

Application process

Call or visit in person for services

Fees

None

Service area

Polk County, IA

Description

Provides a safe place for at-risk and homeless youth (ages 16-24) in the Polk County area to connect with services. Services include street outreach, drop-in services, daily meals, emergency beds, an art studio, a computer lab, and mental health counseling options. 

The center also offers connections to additional YSS supportive housing programs, such as Lighthouses, Transitional Living Program, and Rapid Re-housing. Supportive services may include educational opportunities, life skills training, financial planning, and counseling to help youth and young adults, including single mothers and their infants, achieve self-sufficiency and progress toward their goals.

Providing organization

YSS

Programming for children and young adults.