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
YouthLink is closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch at YouthLink from Noon-3 PM. YouthLink serves ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity (and their children).
YouthLink's Drop-In Center is closed Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume regular hours on Monday, December 1st. Thank you!
Join us for YouthLink's annual holiday party. We will have a special holiday meal, winter & Christmas themed activities, and a Santa Shop where young people can pick out gifts for themselves and/or children. (This event is for ages 16-24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness and their children. Must be a registered YouthLink client.)
YouthLink will be closed Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 29.