Street Outreach & Crisis Care is often the first step for youth in crisis. Our outreach team is on the streets of Anchorage seven days a week looking for and checking in on young people in the community that may need assistance.

This team can assist young people in moving out of dangerous situations to get somewhere safer, and provide immediate care.

Once youth reach the Youth Engagement Center, they are connected to essential services like medical care, mental health counseling, and case management.

Community involvement and awareness are some of the biggest ways to help prevent youth homelessness before it begins.

We offer training to the community on how to identify warning signs, offer support, and connect youth to resources early.

Many young people are facing sex-trafficking, labor-trafficking, and risk of opioid overdose. By spreading awareness of these issues, we help build a stronger safety net for them.

Preventing youth homelessness means looking beyond individual needs to strengthen the systems that serve them. We collaborate with partners and advocate for change to ensure every young person has a safe place to belong.

At-risk youth are paired with a dedicated Permanency Navigator to help them set and achieve goals, whether it’s securing stable housing, furthering their education, or finding employment.