Iowa Homeless Youth Centers

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC), a YSS organization, works to eliminate homelessness among children, youth, and young families in Central Iowa. Our dedicated staff provide case management and advocacy to youth ages 18-24, helping them find stability and plan for a successful future.

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Rooftop Gardens

YSS Rooftop Gardens is an innovative program in Des Moines designed to support at-risk youth and those experiencing homelessness. This initiative provides vital apprenticeship opportunities, helping participants gain valuable employment experience while promoting access to healthy, locally-grown foods and essential nutrition education.

Rooftop Gardens
EMBER RECOVERY

Ember Recovery, Residential Addiction Treatment, provides a successful, individualized, and evidence-based recovery program in a safe, homelike atmosphere for youth ages 12-17 and a separate young adult program for youth ages 18-24.

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Reggie’s Sleepout

For nearly two decades, Reggie’s Sleepout has raised awareness and funds for homeless youth services in central Iowa. The event is named in honor of Reggie Kelsey, a young man whose tragic death sparked a movement.

Reggie’s Sleepout

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC), a YSS organization, works to eliminate homelessness among children, youth, and young families in Central Iowa. Our dedicated staff provide case management and advocacy to youth ages 18-24, helping them find stability and plan for a successful future.

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Rooftop Gardens

YSS Rooftop Gardens is an innovative program in Des Moines designed to support at-risk youth and those experiencing homelessness. This initiative provides vital apprenticeship opportunities, helping participants gain valuable employment experience while promoting access to healthy, locally-grown foods and essential nutrition education.

Rooftop Gardens
EMBER RECOVERY

Ember Recovery, Residential Addiction Treatment, provides a successful, individualized, and evidence-based recovery program in a safe, homelike atmosphere for youth ages 12-17 and a separate young adult program for youth ages 18-24.

Visit Website
Reggie’s Sleepout

For nearly two decades, Reggie’s Sleepout has raised awareness and funds for homeless youth services in central Iowa. The event is named in honor of Reggie Kelsey, a young man whose tragic death sparked a movement.

Reggie’s Sleepout

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Locations

YSS is headquartered in Ames and located across Iowa. Our sites are not cookie-cutter models—instead, we tailor our services to fit the highest needs of each community. No matter where you are in Iowa, we’re here to help.

YSS of Marshall County

22 North Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
P: 641.752.2300

Program Areas

Counseling Services
Foster Care Advocacy & Aftercare
Supportive Housing

YSS of North Iowa

50 North Eisenhower Avenue
Mason City, Iowa 50401
Outpatient: 515.232.4977
Shelter: 641.423.7362

Program Areas

Counseling Services
Crisis Stabilization
Emergency Shelter
Foster Care Advocacy & Aftercare

YSS of Hamilton County

1611 Prospect Street
Webster City, IA 50595
P: 515.832.1061

Program Areas

Counseling Services
Foster Care Advocacy & Aftercare

YSS of Story County

YSS Headquarters
420 Kellogg Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
P: 515.233.3141

Family Counseling Clinic
125 South 3rd Street
Ames, IA 50010
P: 515.232.4977

Crisis Stabilization
32385 580th Ave
Cambridge, IA 50046
P: 515.373.9088; ext. 3

Ember Recovery
32385 580th Ave
Cambridge, IA 50046
P: 515.882.5190

Program Areas

Addiction Treatment
Afterschool & Summer Programs
Counseling Services
Crisis Stabilization
Emergency Shelter
Foster Care Advocacy & Aftercare
Mentoring
Pregnancy & Parenting Education
Prevention
Supportive Housing

YSS of Boone County

105 South Marshall Street
Boone, IA 50036
P: 515.433.2091

Program Areas

Afterschool & Summer Programs
Counseling Services
Foster Care Advocacy & Aftercare
Mentoring
Pregnancy & Parenting Education
Prevention
Supportive Housing

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers

Youth Opportunity Center
612 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
P: 515.883.2379

Rooftop Gardens
2705 E. Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317

Sixth Avenue Flats
1230 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

Program Areas

Counseling Services
Foster Care Advocacy & Aftercare
Homeless Youth Services
Post-Secondary Education Retention
Supportive Housing