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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
(515) 288-7884
Voice·

Main Phone

(515) 883-2379
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
Call or visit in person for services
Fees
None
Service area
Polk County, IA

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.

Date of Last Formal Update
06/03/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
YSS
Programming for children and young adults.