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Drop-In Services offered at YouthCare's Orion Center

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Resource Name:Drop-In Services offered at YouthCare's Orion Center

address

1828 Yale Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Green building on the corner of Denny Way and Stewart Avenue. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov for public transit information.

Eligibility

Homeless, runaway and street-involved youth and young adults ages 12-24.

Hours

Drop in: M-F, 10am-6pm closed each W, 1-3pm. Meals: M-F, 10-10:45am, 12:15pm-1pm, 5-5:45pm.

Application process

Visit in person.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Other Information

Focus Population

  • Single Men
  • Single Women

Age Group

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
Provides comprehensive services for homeless youth and young adults, including:  
  • Hot meals
  • Restrooms and showers
  • Laundry
  • Lockers
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene items
  • Respite beds
  • Access to computers
  • Device charging
  • Mail services for clients without permanent address
  • Harm Reduction Vending Machine provided by King County Public Health
  • Programming offered periodically by staff or third party agencies
  • Onsite free Health Clinic facilitated by Kaiser Permanente
  • Onsite mental health therapists and substance use counselors facilitated by Ryther.
  • Support with referrals to Case Management, Housing Navigation, Employment and Education services provided by YouthCare.
  • Serves as a heating/cooling center for clients during adverse weather conditions.
  • Support in obtaining identification documentation
  • Bus tickets handed out in exchange for chores.

Providing organization

YouthCare
Provides supportive services for young people who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness.