Shelter & Drop-in Center offered by Y Social Impact Center Arcadia in Auburn

Shelter & Drop-in Center offered by Y Social Impact Center Arcadia in Auburn

Drop-In Center & Resources: The drop-in center provides teens and young adults a safe place to stay during the day to do homework, play games, socialize, work on personal goals or employment, or relax. Young people can also get a hot meal, talk to a caseworker, and get help with resources such as bus tickets or access to showers and laundry facilities. Arcadia staff can also provide referrals to employment training, educational assistance, mental health and substance use counseling, and other services. Operates as a cooling center during weather advisories. Overnight Emergency Shelter: The drop-in center transforms into an overnight emergency shelter where young adults are encouraged to have a hot meal, do laundry, play video games, relax, and get some sleep in a warm and safe environment.

Physical Address

932 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002

Hours

Daytime Drop-in Center: M-F, 1-6pm. Overnight Emergency Shelter: Daily, 9pm-8am.

Application process

Clients can be referred or self-refer.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Drop-in access is available to anyone between the ages of 12 and 24 who identifies as needing services or support. Emergency shelter is available for those 18 and older.

Languages

Interpreter services

Service area

King, WA

Agency info

Y Social Impact Center

The Social Impact Center empowers youth and young adults who have experienced severe trauma, including homelessness, foster care, exploitation, systemic poverty, and racism. With a holistic, wraparound approach, our dedicated team of 300+ employees met the complex needs of over 5,000 individuals in 2024, providing safe housing, behavioral health support, educational opportunities, employment assistance, and violence prevention programs. Our impact has extended across three counties for over five decades.