Drop-in center

Hours
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Monday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm *Respite Center Only
Sunday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
* Respite Center Only
Our Respite Center remains open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This six-bed space provides a safe, quiet place for literally homeless youth to rest and access restrooms. No additional services are available.
Located in the heart of downtown Sacramento at 815 S Street, Wind Youth’s Drop-In Center provides essential support for individuals aged 18-24 experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Services include showers, laundry, meals, internet access, clothing, mail services, a respite center, and comprehensive case management, with full services available Monday through Friday. The Rejuvenation Haven respite center offers a safe, six-bed space for youth in need of daytime rest and relief from street life. This is not an overnight program and operates on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Intakes
Intakes for our Drop-in Center are available on Mondays from 9 am - 11 am and Thursdays from 2 pm to 4 pm. A form of identification is required to verify that clients are between the ages of 18-24. No appointment is necessary. Based on availability, we may also provide free ID replacement forms.
Services
meal services
Breakfast 9 am -10 am
Lunch 1 pm- 2 pm
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Snack packs available dependent upon donations
Showers
Hygiene supplies, 3 showers and restroom services provided daily.
laundry
Two on site washer and dryer machines available daily on a first come first serve basis.
Rejuvenation Haven
Our respite room offers six twin-sized beds situated in a tranquil and dimly lit environment, providing a safe haven for youth seeking rest away from the streets.
Case Managment
Our case management services encompass assistance with acquiring essential documents, referrals to shelter and housing programs, support for education and employment, access to basic necessitates, and emotional support.
Essential needs closet
Available Monday - Friday for essential items including clothing, hygiene, blankets, employment attire, shoes and more.
Anti-human Trafficking program
Our anti-human trafficking team employs a survivor-centered, trauma informed approach to offer advocacy and supportive services, including individual and group counseling, connections to local community resources, support with legal aid, and housing assistance.
Workshops
Continual workshops aimed at fostering life skills to address challenges related to securing housing.
on site Community Partners

One Community Health, situated at Wind Youth Services in Sacramento, is a primary healthcare and specialty care clinic committed to enhancing the health and welfare of the community.
Operating on Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, they offer medical services alongside HIV testing, counseling, and support for transgender/nonbinary individuals. Recognizing the importance of healthcare accessibility, particularly for homeless clients, they prioritize comprehensive care and resources.

Situated on the second floor of Wind Youth Services, Juma is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to empowering young people through employment.
Their YouthConnect program targets low-income transition-aged youth (ages 16-24), providing them with employment opportunities, skill-building sessions, financial management training, career planning counseling, and connections to job and education prospects. With a mission to combat disconnection from school and work, Juma strives to equip young individuals with the tools and support necessary for a successful future.

WEAVE is dedicated to fostering safe and healthy relationships while offering support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking. Through collaboration with Wind Youth Services, WEAVE facilitates support and referral connections tailored to meet the needs of homeless youth.
Established in 1956, Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) has been steadfast in offering high-quality legal assistance to empower impoverished individuals to overcome the challenges of poverty. Through collaboration with Wind Youth Services, LSNC extends crucial services encompassing housing, public benefits such as CalWorks, CalFresh (food stamps), Medi-Cal, General Assistance (GA), Social Security, SSI, unemployment insurance benefits (UIB), and state disability insurance (SDI).