Support, stability & hope start here.

Open Doors for Youth helps young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability find support, resources, and a path forward.

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Support, stability & hope start here.

Open Doors for Youth helps young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability find support, resources, and a path forward.

I Need Help
Get Involved

Open Doors For Youth | Youth Housing & Support Services in Central Minnesota

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Whatever you're facing, you can start here.

  • Access food & basic needs

  • Find safe housing

  • Talk with a case manager

  • Get mental health support

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Together, we can create hope and change lives.

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  • Volunteer your time

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  • Join us at events

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Support for whatever comes next

Whether you need immediate essentials, housing support, or someone to talk things through with, we're here for you.

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“I need food, clothing, hygiene supplies, or a safe place to go.”

Open Doors for Youth provides a safe, welcoming Drop-In Center where young people can access meals, clothing, hygiene products, computers, internet access, and other everyday essentials.

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“I don’t have a safe or stable place to live, and I don’t know what my options are.”

Case managers help youth explore housing options, connect with community resources, and take practical steps toward greater stability. The Next Door also provides longer-term transitional housing for eligible youth.

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“I need someone I can trust to help me find the right resources.”

Staff connect youth with mental health support, dental and healthcare resources, employment and education services, workshops, and other trusted community providers.

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Who we are

A place where young people feel welcome, valued, and supported.

Open Doors for Youth was founded after local community members identified a critical gap: young people in our area were experiencing homelessness and housing instability, yet few services existed specifically to support them.

Since opening our doors in 2015, we've provided a safe, welcoming space where youth can access essential resources, build trusted relationships, and find support on their path toward stability and independence. Today, we remain the only organization in Sherburne and eastern Wright counties solely dedicated to serving youth experiencing homelessness.

Our Story

Our Impact

Every visit, meal, connection, and essential item represents a young person receiving support when they need it most. Together with our community, we are creating safer spaces, meeting immediate needs, and helping youth move toward greater stability and independence.

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The Next Door

Now open, The Next Door provides safe, supportive transitional housing for young people experiencing homelessness. Residents can stay for up to 24 months while working toward long-term stability, independence, and permanent housing. Through individualized support, life skills development, and access to community resources, youth have the opportunity to build a strong foundation for their future.

  • Safe, Stable Housing for Young Adults

  • Up to 24 Months of Support

  • Personalized Guidance Every Step Forward

  • Community Connections and Resources

More About The Next Door

Everyone deserves a safe place to belong.

Every young person deserves a safe place to belong. Whether you need support today or want to help make that support possible, Open Doors for Youth is here to connect people, resources, and opportunities for lasting change.

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Take A Look Around

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Dining Room
Cozy therapy room with two armchairs, a patterned ottoman, and a colorful rug. Artworks and an emotions chart hang on pale yellow walls, reflecting the supportive environment offered for youth in Central Minnesota. A large window with vertical blinds lets in natural light.
Therapy Room
Two colorful armchairs sit on a round rug in front of three painted doors on a wall. A side table holds a vase of sunflowers. The space looks cozy and inviting, with informational flyers about Support for Youth in Central Minnesota displayed on the green door.
Reception Area
A cozy office lounge with armchairs, a TV on a dresser, decorative mirrors on a yellow wall, and sunlight streaming through windows in the background—an inviting space dedicated to providing support for youth in Central Minnesota.
Extra Room
Shelves stocked with canned foods, snacks, drinks, fruit cups, ramen, cereal, and hygiene items provide vital support for youth in Central Minnesota. Signs limit the number of items people can take. Boxes are labeled by food type, and some drinks are in bottles.
Food Shelf
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Youth Room