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AT LEAST 4.2 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE A FORM OF HOMELESSNESS IN A YEAR.

    The Circle Youth and Young Adult Drop-In Center 16-24

    The Circle Drop-In Center

    The Drop-In Center, ‘The Circle’, is a 8000 square foot youth centric space, designed by youth, for youth, and is a much-needed bridge of support for youth ages 16-24 to help address obstacles, provide support, and assist youth at risk of, or experiencing homelessness in the Rapid City area. 


    The Circle is available to youth and young adults 365 days per year, and does not close for holidays, and has extended hours from 1pm to 8pm to best serve youth.


    Currently, in Rapid City, in our schools, and neighborhood, there are hundreds, if not thousands of youth at risk, or literally houseless.


    1 in 10 Youth ages 18-25 face homelessness each year.

    1 in 30 Youth ages 13-17 face homelessness each year.


    Rapid City School District has identified over 812 youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, just this last school year, 2022-23.


    This doesn't include all young adults 18-24, or youth not engaged with the school district.


    Some supports at the Drop-In Center, based on youth and young adult goals, include:

    Workforce Development

    Continued Education

    Transitional Housing

    Runaway and Homeless Emergency Shelter Referral

    Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Human Trafficking Advocacy, Education, and Case Management 

    Counseling

    Medical Education and Referral

    Food Pantry

    Showers, Laundry, and Personal Care Items

    Career Closet

    Personal Attire

    Street Outreach

    Computer Lab, Internet, and Technology

    Transportation Referral

    Independent Living Skills Workshops

    Social and Emotional Events


    At the Circle, we believe supporting youth through obstacles to empower and lead to independent living.

    help support youth programs and supports, donate today.

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    The Circle Young Adult Transitional Housing Center 18-24

    The Circle transitional housing centers

    The Circle Transitional Housing Center is a new initiative designed to reduce the number of young adults experiencing homelessness. The goal of transitional housing is to support a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness. 


    The Circle Transitional Housing is available to youth experiencing Homelessness. Through our Transitional Housing Program, we serve youth ages 18-24 and work side by side with young people to ultimately transition to independence. 


    Our programs use Housing First practices and the lens of harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and utilize positive youth development to help young people access housing, support services and skills needed to break the cycle of Homelessness. 


    The Circle Transitional Housing: 

    • Up to 24 months of housing for youth ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness.
    • Offers safe and stable shared group home environment.
    • Offers a structured program designed to help youth make improvements towards independence.
    • Focuses on education, employment, and other life skills.
    • Goal is to graduate into permanent housing with ability to live independently.


    At the Circle, we believe supporting youth through obstacles to empower and lead to independent living.

    help support youth experiencing housing challenges, donate today.

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    If you are a youth or young adult who needs assistance to overcome obstacles, please create an appointment below, or call us directly at 605-716-0422 We are here to support you.

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    The Circle, Drop-In Center

    Family Connections Center

    706 East Monroe Street, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701, United States

    (605) 716-0422 by Phone or (605) 349-1880 Phone or Text

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