Young Adult Crisis Outreach YACO
Practical support for young people who want to address a crisis before it becomes harder to manage.
Available in
Bismarck | Ages 16–25
For Young People
Sometimes one problem starts turning into five. Trouble at home, losing a job, falling behind on bills, a relationship ending, problems with school, or another crisis can make it harder to keep everything else stable. Young Adult Crisis Outreach, or YACO, is for young people ages 16–25 who could use support getting things back on track before problems grow into a larger crisis. Youthworks can help you look at what is happening now, what is making it harder to stay stable, and what could make things better. That might include housing, work or school, transportation, basic needs, relationships, health, or connecting with other services and resources. You don’t have to wait until you lose your housing or everything falls apart to reach out. Call, email, or message Youthworks and ask about YACO.
For Parents, Caregivers & Community Partners
Young Adult Crisis Outreach, or YACO, helps young people ages 16–25 address challenges that can threaten their housing and overall stability before those challenges become a larger crisis. A young person may be experiencing family or relationship conflict, employment or school challenges, financial strain, housing concerns, unmet basic needs, or other circumstances that make it harder to remain stable. Staff help youth identify what is happening, address immediate concerns, build on existing strengths and supports, and connect with resources that can reduce the likelihood of homelessness or a deeper crisis. Young people can contact Youthworks directly, and families, schools, providers, employers, and other community partners can help make the connection. Call, email, or message Youthworks and ask about YACO.
How to get connected
Call, email, or message Youthworks to learn more about Young Adult Crisis Outreach YACO. Youthworks can explain current options and the next step for your situation.