Many families struggle when their children reach adolescence.  Some reach a breaking point -- and a young person is thrown out or runs away.  When that happens, both the young person and the family need somewhere to turn, right away.

The Bridge's services are free and confidential, and available 24 hours a day.  We provide immediate shelter and safety for youth in crisis, with caring and experienced counselors to help them find solutions to the difficulties they face.  We work with both parents and youth, helping them resolve family conflicts and rediscover their common ground.  We help young people reconnect with family, school, and community, strengthening families and helping prevent youth homelessness. 

• 24-hour hotline:  612-377-8800
  
• 24-hour walk-in counseling
  
• 17-bed emergency shelter for youth,        ages 10-17
  
• Family centered counseling
  
• Street outreach to runaway and homeless youth
  
• 8-bed transitional living program for homeless youth, ages 16-21
  
• 24-units scattered-site permanent housing with support services for homeless youth, 16-21
  
• Services in the western suburbs through a collaborative with Teens Alone