YouthLink will be closed on Wednesday, March 12th so staff can attend Homeless Day on the Hill. We’re joining community partners across Minnesota to advocate for policies to end Minnesota's homelessness crisis. After a morning program, advocates will meet with their local lawmakers to advance policies to prevent and end homelessness.
Join Kulture Klub Collaborative (KKC) on Thursdays for AI Art Classes and/or open art studio time. You can find the KKC art studio downstairs at YouthLink's Youth Opportunity Center. The mission of Kulture Klub Collaborative (KKC) is to provide a safe, consistent space for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness to freely enjoy access to the...
YouthLink is closed in observance of Good Friday. The Drop-In Center will reopen on Monday, April 21st.
Closure Notice: Long Memorial Day Weekend YouthLink’s Drop-In Center will be closed on Friday, May 23rd and Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27th. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a safe and restful holiday weekend.
YouthLink is closed on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal hours on Monday, June 23. Thank you for your understanding and have a great weekend.
YouthLink's onsite clinic is run by Hennepin County Health Care for the Homeless. NOTE: The clinic closes for lunch break from 12 PM- 1 PM. Onsite nurses can help with routine health care needs such as immunization, birth control, pregnancy testing, STI testing/treatment, strep tests, and injury and illness check-ups.
An employment counselor from Hired is typically onsite every Tuesday and Thursday. Hired provides coaching, support, and training to help youth and young adults complete a diploma or GED, explore potential career paths, and gain meaningful employment. If you have questions or would like to set up an appointment, please reach out to youth@hired.org.
YouthLink’s T.R.U.E. Group is a welcoming space for young people ages 18-24 that have experienced violence, victimization, or trauma in their lives. All youth are welcomed and supported on their journeys to healing.Dinner is served from 5 PM- 6 PM and group is from 6 PM- 8 PM. Facilitators include YouthLink staff, mental health therapist,...
Each Thursday, Kulture Klub Collaborative meets to record and produce their 4TheKulture podcast. Open Art Studio time is also available during this time. You can find the studio downstairs of Youthlink's Youth Opportunity Center. The mission of Kulture Klub Collaborative (KKC) is to provide a safe, consistent space for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness to freely enjoy...
YouthLink is closed on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day/ Fourth of July weekend. We will resume normal hours on Monday, July 7. Thank you for your understanding and have a great weekend.
YouthLink's Drop-In Center is closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday
YouthLink's Drop-In Center is closed Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day