Emergency Shelter

Oasis Center's Emergency Shelter provides a safe, temporary place to stay for teens, ages 13–17, who have run away or need a break from conflict at home. During this short-term stay, we offer wraparound services, including individual and family counseling, to help teens and their families stabilize crisis situations so they can return home safely whenever possible.

During the school year, youth attend school at the Oasis Learning Center (a partnership with MNPS). They also take trips in the community, engage in group activities, and connect with other Oasis programs like the Art Studio and Oasis College Connection.

Volunteers can support the shelter by helping out in the learning center and/or tutoring young people or by providing a specialized skill or activity with youth. We also seek individuals who can volunteer on a consistent basis to spend time hanging out with youth and being another trusted adult there to support them through the difficulties that brought them to the shelter.