(952) 945-4000 DONATE NOW MENU Search Children, Youth & Families Building health, stability, and well-being Helping children, youth, and families with the things they need to be well A Place to Call Home Housing is the foundation for life. We manage safe, affordable housing for youth and families across Minnesota. FAMILY HOUSING Opportunities in Education All young people have the ability to reach their full potential. We offer high-quality education opportunities for students across Minnesota to set them up for academic success. EDUCATION Mental and Emotional Well-Being Everyone needs help sometimes. Seeking help is a sign of resilience and strength. We offer a menu of services to support mental well-being at every phase of life. MENTAL HEALTH CARE Our Services Avanti Center GENERAL PHONE 763-252-4526 Residential treatment services for adolescents ages 13-18 whose sex is assigned female. Avanti uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to treat youth experiencing mental health crisis such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and emerging personality disorders, including those accompanied by self-injurious behavior and/or suicide attempts. DETAILS AGES SERVED 12-17 NEED/SERVICE Mental Health GENDERS SERVED Biologically Female - Trans and Non-binary Inclusive PAYMENT Funding for participant placement is typically received through state/county social services, or private medical insurance. Bar None Omegon GENERAL PHONE 952-945-4105 Specialized residential treatment services for adolescent males ages 12-17 who are experiencing serious mental health and/or chemical issues. Bar None Omegon offers both short- and long-term intensive mental and chemical health treatment services. DETAILS AGES SERVED 12-17 NEED/SERVICE Chemical abuse Mental Health GENDERS SERVED Males PAYMENT Funding for participant placement is typically received through state/county social services, or private medical insurance. Bar None ShelterPlus GENERAL PHONE 763-252-4541 Temporary shelter care and behavior stabilization services for adolescents ages 12-17. Behavioral, Baseline, and Needs assessments are provided and can open doors to other services, depending on needs. DETAILS AGES SERVED 11-17 NEED/SERVICE Housing Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Funding for the shelter program is solely through county social services/corrections screening and approval. Charter School Authorizing GENERAL PHONE 612-270-1998 This program helps charter schools maintain compliance with state and federal education requirements, in addition to promoting academic success. It provides Minnesota students with high quality choices in public education across a portfolio of high-performing charter schools. DETAILS AGES SERVED Grades PK-12 NEED/SERVICE Education GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Varies by school (Tuition free public education) Children's Residential Treatment Center (CRTC) GENERAL PHONE 612-870-4300 Intensive, residential mental health treatment for severely emotionally unstable children and adolescents suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, thought/dissociative disorders, and a history of trauma. DETAILS AGES SERVED 11-17 NEED/SERVICE Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Funding for participant placement is typically received through state/county social services, or private medical insurance. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Mental Health GENERAL PHONE 763-225-4052 Comprehensive, culturally competent, language-specific mental health services for deaf, deaf/blind, and hard of hearing youth and families experiencing emotional or behavioral issues. Intensive therapeutic, skill building, and rehabilitative services strengthen emotional, behavioral, and social functioning. DETAILS AGES SERVED Infancy to 22 NEED/SERVICE Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Insurance accepted, including Medical Assistance; Some clients are eligible for grants to cover the cost of care Foster Care GENERAL PHONE 612-210-2164 Licensing, training, monitoring, and support for foster parents. Therapeutic Foster Care provides a nurturing home environment for youth who cannot live with their family of origin due to health or safety concerns. The Emergency Shelter program provides short-term care for Hennepin County youth in immediate need of housing. DETAILS AGES SERVED Infancy to 21 NEED/SERVICE Foster Care GENDERS SERVED All genders High Fidelity Wraparound Comprehensive care planning that brings together youth, their families, and support systems to prevent out-of-home placement and build networks of support for families. Facilitators help families navigate systems and develop plans to address behavioral and emotional needs. DETAILS AGES SERVED 4-17 NEED/SERVICE Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Services are free to participants and is funded by Hennepin County Intensive Outpatient Dialectical Behavioral Therapy GENERAL PHONE 763-225-4052 Intensive, long-term outpatient therapy to address suicidal thinking, self-harming behaviors, and significant emotional and behavioral problems that can otherwise lead to hospitalization. Includes weekly individual therapy, phone coaching, and skills training in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DETAILS AGES SERVED 11-50 NEED/SERVICE Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Insurance accepted, including Medical Assistance Mental Health Case Management GENERAL PHONE 952-945-4168 Individualized support services for children with severe emotional disturbances and adults with severe and persistent mental illness, to help them access medical, social, educational, housing, vocational, and other basic needs. DETAILS LOCATION Multiple Locations AGES SERVED All ages NEED/SERVICE Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT All prepaid Medical Assistance providers (PMAP) are accepted. In Hennepin County, Medical Assistance, private insurance, and county funding are also accepted. Nicollet Towers GENERAL PHONE 612-874-6530 A 306-unit housing high-rise for adults and families, providing permanent supportive housing for low-income individuals and families. Populations served include low-income households with disabilities, mental illness, or who have experienced long-term homelessness. DETAILS AGES SERVED All ages NEED/SERVICE Housing GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Subsidized Rent Our Home GENERAL PHONE 763-252-4635 Permanent supportive housing in Mille Lacs County to stabilize families who have a family member with a chronic disability and have experienced homelessness. Affordable housing for eight households, with on-site case management services. Case coordinators work with families to create a development plan and encourage behaviors that create stability. DETAILS LOCATION Multiple Locations AGES SERVED All ages NEED/SERVICE Housing GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Rent based on income Peris Hill GENERAL PHONE 612-286-8707 A 45-unit affordable housing building in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis for career-oriented adults. DETAILS AGES SERVED 18+ NEED/SERVICE Housing GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Subsidized Rent; Voucher Accepted School-Based Mental Health Services GENERAL PHONE 763-225-4052 Mental health services for children struggling with emotional and behavioral issues in the school setting. Individual, family, and group therapy, skill building, and support groups are offered in schools and via telehealth. DETAILS AGES SERVED 4-20 NEED/SERVICE Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Insurance accepted; Medical Assistance; Some clients are eligible for grants to cover the cost of care Telehealth & Clinic Services GENERAL PHONE 763-225-4052 Culturally competent, personalized mental health services for children, adolescents, young adults, and families, available in person or via telehealth. Services are individualized to meet the unique needs of each child or family. DETAILS AGES SERVED All ages NEED/SERVICE Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mental Health GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Insurance accepted including Medical Assistance; Private pay VOA High School GENERAL PHONE 612-375-0700 A Minneapolis Public Schools alternative high school offering a small school environment with strong student support in math, science, and the humanities. The school offers credit recovery opportunities and serves grades 10-12 with a focus on leadership development and project-based learning. DETAILS AGES SERVED Grades 10-12 NEED/SERVICE Education GENDERS SERVED All genders PAYMENT Free for Eligible Minneapolis Public School Students 7625 Metro Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55439 (952) 945-4000 Footer menu Social Media National VOA Office Accessibility Social links Facebook Twitter GET OUR NEWSLETTER