Program areas at Face to Face Health and Counseling Service
In 51 years, tens of thousands of young people have accessed programming that provides a comprehensive approach in response to the multiple challenges they are navigating. In FY23, Face to Face provided 2,650 young people with barrier-free access to resources and opportunities:- 1,481 youth had 16,750 visits to SafeZone drop-in center- 976 youth had 4,261 medical and mental health visits- 106 uninsured youth accessed medical or mental health care in 742 visits- 970 youth accessed case management in 5,989 visitsFace to Face works to ensure that all youth feel welcomed and that are staff are not only competent to serve youth but provide services that affirm youth's identities. Youth are:- Ages 11-24- 88% with an income of 100% or below the federal poverty guideline- 85% youth of color- 15% LGBTQ+, 60% straight, and 25% who decline to identify
Mental Health Services - Mental Health Therapy for youth and their families is available in an outpatient setting at Face to Face Arcade location, at SafeZone, in the community through the intensive systemic therapy in-home program and in Shelter Based Mental Health Services in Minneapolis and St. Paul. A variety of therapy and support groups for youth are provided. The staff of licensed mental health professionals and graduate level interns support youth and families in addressing such issues as depression, school issues, relationships, abuse issues, family problems, stress, etc. Walk in services are available. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Face to Face provided 976 youth with mental health services for a total of 4,261 visits.
Homeless Youth Services - Face to Face offers a full range of services for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness including street outreach, transitional housing and a drop-in resource center (SafeZone). SafeZone is located in downtown St. Paul and provides case management, mental health services, health care and individualized assistance in the areas of education, employment, housing, youth justice and community programs. SafeZone also provides a wide range of basic needs including food, transportation assistance, hygiene items, shower, laundry and other emergency services. SafeZone is open 5 days per week. Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm. SafeZone provided 1,481 youth with services for a total of 16,750 visits.