OUTREACH
DROP-IN CENTER
Welcome to The Ground Floor: Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness
The Ground Floor serves as a vital drop-in engagement center catering to youth aged 13-24 who may be experiencing homelessness or need support. Here, individuals can access essential items like food, clothing, and hygiene supplies, as well as harm reduction tools such as Narcan and fentanyl test strips. Additionally, critical supplies like backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags are provided.
The inside of the Ground Floor with games and a lounging area.
A closet for young people to grab clothes from for free.
A room for young people to use when they need to focus or need quiet time.
The inside of the Ground Floor with games and a lounging area.
About The Ground Floor
A day-use center for youth ages 24 and under experiencing homelessness. At the Ground Floor youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.
The Ground Floor opened in early 2019 as the community's first dedicated space for unhoused youth. This project would not have been possible without the dedication of the membership of the First Congregational Church of Bellingham, who dedicated their space, time and treasures to completing this secular space.
Our Supportive Environment
Staffed with care coordinators, enrollment managers, and employment and education specialists, the Ground Floor offers a supportive environment where youth can complete paperwork for housing interest pools and other interagency programs.
Since its establishment in early 2019, thanks to the generous support of the First Congregational Church of Bellingham, the Ground Floor has become a beacon for unhoused youth. Key activities include providing basic needs and harm reduction supplies, enrolling youth in housing interest pools, offering navigation support for community resources, and assistance with education or employment.
Free 24/7 naloxone offered at our Ground Floor location.
CONTACT
Current Hours:
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 PM
2500 E. Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Ground Floor Staff Number
(360) 927-0156
TTY/TDD services number
1-800-833-6388
Services provided at The Ground Floor are
prioritized for unhoused youth.
How You Can Help
Ways to support include donating men's underwear and clothing, shoes in sizes 10-13, tents, sleeping bags, used smartphones, and snacks, as well as spreading awareness about the Ground Floor's invaluable services within the community.
Community-Building and Support
The Ground Floor also hosts various services, including DSHS outpost stations and free civil legal consultations, while fostering community-building through games, outings, and art hive sessions. One success story highlights the journey of a young adult who, after finding himself homeless, utilized the Ground Floor's resources to secure employment and eventually transition into stable housing.
Skagit Cleveland Ave Drop-in Center
Welcome to Skagit Youth Outreach Center: Supporting Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Skagit Youth Outreach Center, located on Cleveland Avenue, serves as a vital day-use center for youth ages 24 and under experiencing homelessness in Skagit County. Here, youth can connect with supportive adults, receive essential items like food, clothing, and gear for sleeping outside, and access resources aimed at ending their experience of homelessness.
This is where young people and staff can hangout and build community.
There is a communal kitchen where you can cook meals and store food.
This is where young people and staff can hangout and build community.
CONTACT
Current Hours:
Monday and Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1328 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Skagit Office Number
(360) 336-1988
TTY/TDD services number
1-800-833-6388
Services provided at Skagit are
prioritized for unhoused youth.
Skagit Youth Outreach Center is located on Cleveland Avenue and is dedicated to providing support and resources to youth ages 24 and under experiencing homelessness in Skagit County. Our center is a safe and welcoming space where youth can find assistance, encouragement, and hope as they work towards building a brighter future.
About Skagit Youth Outreach Center
Our Supportive Environment
How You Can Help
At Skagit Youth Outreach Center, we prioritize creating a supportive environment where youth feel welcomed and respected. Our dedicated staff members are here to assist youth in accessing the resources they need to improve their circumstances and move towards stability.
Beyond meeting immediate needs, Skagit Youth Outreach Center is committed to helping youth connect with resources that can support them in ending their experience of homelessness. Whether it's assistance with finding stable housing, accessing education and employment opportunities, or navigating the social services system, our staff is here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.
Connecting with Resources
Skagit Youth Outreach Center relies on the support of generous individuals and organizations to continue serving youth in our community. If you would like to support our mission, consider making a donation of items such as clothing, hygiene products, sleeping bags, or non-perishable food items. You can also help by spreading awareness about our center and the services we provide to youth experiencing homelessness in Skagit County.