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Youth Resources Youth Services Network (ysnmn.org)   Youth Services Network -Shelters - Basic Need Drop-in Centers -Health & Wellness -Food -Mental/Emotional Health -Resource Hotlines -Pregnant & Parenting Youth -Education -Employment =========================================================================== Nami Mn Whether you are in a crisis or just need someone to talk to, help is available. Please consider the following resources to get the help that you need. Crisis Resources National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (added link) Red Nacional de la Prevención del Suicidio:  1-888-628-9454 Crisis Text Line is available for free, 24/7 by texting MN to 741-741 The Trevor Project  for LGBTQ I + teens and young adults: 1-866-488-7386 Spanish helpline: 1-877-AYUDESE (1-877-298-3373) Korean and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) helpline: 1-877-990-8585 Resources for Ongoing Support Walk-In Counseling Cen...

FELONY FRIENDLY HOUSING and EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

 FELONY FRIENDLY HOUSING Beyond Backgrounds About Beyond Backgrounds What is Beyond Backgrounds? A program that provides support to landlords who are willing to rent to someone with criminal, credit or rental history barriers in their background. When a landlord rents to a Beyond Backgrounds participant, they have access to up to $2,000 of free insurance in the following circumstances: Damage to the unit beyond what the security deposit covers. Unpaid rent at the end of the lease term beyond what is covered by the security deposit. Court filing fees if an eviction is pursued beyond what is covered by the security deposit. Other unfortunate circumstances beyond what is covered by the security deposit. Is it effective? Take a look at our  Beyond Backgrounds Impact Report  below. How do you get such good results? Most renters in  Beyond Backgrounds  have case management support and rental assistance. We also reach out to all program participants (both landlords and...

Criminal record and Re-entry Resources & Job Resources

Amicus Reconnect’ s free drop-in services help individuals who have been incarcerated connect to the ingredients of day-to-day living such as housing, employment, and transportation. Most of the people we serve have recently left a correctional facility and are experiencing how difficult it can be for people with criminal records to find basic necessities like employment and stable housing. Some people return to Reconnect in need of assistance such as low-cost transit passes or connections to meals, clothing, or furniture.   Amicus-Reconnect Eligibility Ages served:  18+ Genders served  All genders Payments accepted:  Services are free to participants Referral needed:   No Reconnecting & Rebuilding Lives After Prison  The time immediately following release from prison is crucial for someone choosing to walk a more hopeful path. Re...