Housing Program
Feel Supported with YES Housing Options
At Youth Emergency Services (YES), our housing program are designed to meet youth where they are—no matter the circumstances. Whether you need a safe place to stay for the night or long-term support while you complete your education or build job skills, we have a home for you. From temporary shelter to apartment-style living, YES provides a continuum of housing support that helps you move from crisis toward stability.
Our Core Pillars of Care
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Drop-In Services
Safe Place
Street Outreach
Food Assistance
Hygiene Products
Shower Facilities
Medical Support
Laundry Services
Trafficking Support -
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through our Housing Program
Shelter
Independent Living
Rapid Rehousing
Case Management
Positive Connections -
Self-Sufficient
with our Supportive Services
Mental Health Services
Workforce Development
Financial Literacy
Life Skills
Support Groups
Shelter
When you’re in crisis, safety comes first.
YES’ Shelter provides a safe place for youth ages 16–21 in need of short-term, immediate housing. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, our shelter offers stability, hot meals, and individualized support as you begin to navigate through personal challenges. During your stay—up to 90 days—you will work with trained staff to set goals and begin planning your next steps toward stability and independence.
If you are a youth in need of a safe place to stay, please visit YES’ Drop-In Center—located at 2602 Harney Street—anytime Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or call 402.502.1636.
Independent Living
YES’ Independent Living Program (ILP) helps young people ages 16–21 build the skills needed to live on their own. As in a tenant in our ILP, you will live in apartment-style housing for up to 18 months while working closely with a designated case manager to develop goals surrounding education, employment, financial literacy, and daily living skills.
Through consistent support and guidance, you will gain the confidence and real-life experience necessary to transition into full independence.
Rapid Rehousing
YES’ Rapid Rehousing Program helps youth move quickly from homelessness into stable housing in the community. Through this program, YES will assist you with finding and securing housing while also providing you with up to 12 months of case management and supportive services to get you to stability and maintain self-sufficiency.
By combining housing support with our personalized guidance, YES helps you build the foundation for long-term independence.
Get Access to What You Need
If you or someone you know needs help, support is available.
YES is part of the regional Coordinated Entry system, which connects individuals experiencing homelessness with housing resources and supportive services. Access Points across Douglas and Sarpy Counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie County in Iowa help people find the assistance that best fits their needs. One of those Access Points is the YES’ Drop-In Center where youth ages 16 to 25 can connect with immediate support, including meals, basic necessities, case management, and housing resources.
To find resources or immediate support through our Shelter, we recommend visiting our Drop-In Center—located at 2602 Harney Street—anytime Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or calling 402.502.1636.
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If you are a young person seeking long-term housing support through YES’ Independent Living Program or Rapid Rehousing Program, you can complete our online housing interest form. After applying, you will be contacted within 48 hours to discuss your program eligibility and next steps.