Youth Connections Drop-In Center - Connect Center, The
8100 Belden Boulevard, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Eligibility
Hours
Voice - Intake Housing Assessments
Voice
Interpretation services
Interpreters available upon request
Application process
Call for an appointment; walk in on Wednesdays
Service area
Washington County, MN
Other Information
Application Process
Program Fees
Description
Drop-in center for homeless youth: ?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between friends or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry. - Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer - Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)
Last Assured
05/01/2025
Providing organization
Connect Center, The
Helps low-income families, youth with unstable housing, and singles that need housing renew hope by opening doors to sustainable housing, financial security, and healthy community connections.