Noah's Anchorage YMCA Youth Shelter

Noah's Anchorage YMCA Youth Shelter

Family / Youth Shelter — licensed youth crisis shelter and homelessness-prevention center

licensed youth crisis shelter and homelessness-prevention center. Serves Youth who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, have run away or are in an unsafe situation. Age: Ages 12-17. Intake: Voluntary, free, low-barrier and immediate short-term services; call for current residential placement. Eligibility: Youth ages 12-17 who are homeless, at risk, runaway or unsafe. Published capacity: 8 beds. Meals: Daily nutritious meals. Showers: Warm showers and hygiene supplies. Laundry: Laundry access. Case management: Individualized case management, education support, life-skills coaching and family mediation. Housing navigation: Housing coordination and ongoing support. Mental-health services: Short-term counseling for youth and families. Transportation: Transportation services.