YSS, Inc. – IHYC Youth Opportunity Center
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About YSS, Inc. – IHYC Youth Opportunity Center
Drop-In Services
Provides showers, laundry services, access to donation center, referrals to services
Daily Meals
Provides lunch and dinner
Emergency Bed Program
Provides shelter, advocacy, needs assessment and services
Street Outreach
Provides crisis counseling, referrals to services, basic needs
Rooftop Gardens
Provides nutrition education, employment education and access to healthy locally grown foods
Buchanan
Provides supportive housing, assistance with obtaining housing and employment, education development, savings account
Rapid Re-Housing
Provides housing, supportive services, rent assistance on a sliding scale
Lighthouse
Provides transitional housing, parenting classes, life skills training, classes in child development, nutrition, wellness and childcare. Education development and savings account.
Meals : Daily
12:00pm – 1:00pm (Lunch)
5:00pm – 6:00pm (Dinner)
Location and contact
Address
612 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Search this address on Google Maps (not a verified facility location).
Contact
- Phone: (515) 883-2379
- Email: yss@yss.org
- Website: Visit organization website
Who this program serves
People served
- Women
- Men
- Youth below 18
Services and accommodation
Shelter type
Emergency Shelter
Housing options
- Transitional
- Rapid Rehousing
Services provided
- Childcare Services
- Counseling
- Housing Program
- Laundry
- Outreach Services
- Referral Services
- Rent/Mortgage
- Showers
- Supportive Services
Meals
- Lunch
- Dinner
Training and classes
- Life Skills
- Parenting
Treatment and health support
Wellness Care
Additional information
Organization or management details
Andrew Allen, President & Chief Executive Officer