Here For You
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.
Here for Youth, Here for Young Adults, and Now Here for All Ages
The Y Social Impact Center is the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
Since 1973, we have specialized in serving youth and young adults who have experienced trauma such as homelessness, foster care, exploitation, systemic poverty, and racism. Our approach addresses the whole person by offering a wide array of services in the following areas: housing, behavioral health, education, employment, and violence intervention and prevention.
Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, our communities’ need for mental health support and substance use services skyrocketed, leading us to adjust by expanding our counseling services to persons of all ages so that we may better serve our community.
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How We Serve Our Community
We are the largest provider of housing for homeless young adults in King County and the contracted agency providing specialized case management for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system. We are also the leading provider of emergency behavioral health services for youth and young adults as a part of the Crisis Connections network.
Who we served in 2023 by the numbers:
904 Youth Accessed Services
904 youth accessed critical resources, employment assistance, and educational services.
843 Foster Care Youth Supported
843 youth and young adults received foster care services, including licensing, case management, placement, and alums support (housing, employment, health resources).
4,124 People Provided Counseling
4,124 individuals of all ages received behavioral health services, such as substance use counseling, crisis support, and outpatient mental health care.
1,961 Provided Housing Support
1,961 youth and young adults were supported in finding housing and eviction prevention.
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Locations Across King County
YMCA of Greater Seattle Locations
Our staff will work with you to find the best location, whether that’s at your local YMCA, online, or one of our dedicated Y Social Impact Center drop-in sites, we’re here for you. View YMCA locations>
Arcadia Shelter & Drop-in
932 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: (253) 740-7189
Drop-in Hours: Sunday-Saturday, 1:00-4:30 pm
Shelter Hours: Sunday-Saturday, 9:00 pm - 8:00 am
Enumclaw Youth Center
1356 Cole Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: (360) 825-4586 Ext: 5655
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Seattle Administration Site & Behavioral Health Clinic
2100 24th Ave S. Suite 260
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 382-5340
South King County Administrative Site & Behavioral Health Clinic
936 Auburn Way S, Auburn WA 98002
Phone: (206) 382-5340
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Key Social Impact Center Contacts
Housing and Homelessness Services
- Monday-Friday between 9:00 am-5:00 pm (except Federal holidays)
- (206) 749-7550
Youth Emergency Shelter
- Auburn (under age 18)
- Everyday, 24 hours
- (253) 350-0836
Young Adult Emergency Shelter
- Auburn (ages 18-24)
- Everyday, all hours except 8:00 am-1:00 pm
- (253) 740-7189
Counseling & Behavioral Health Services
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm (except Federal holidays)
- (206) 382-5340
- 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (866) 427-4747
- counseling@seattleymca.org
Employment and Education Services
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm (except Federal holidays)
- (206) 749-7550
Foster Alumni and Transitions
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm (except Federal holidays)
- (206) 749-7550
- ILreferrals@seattleymca.org
Foster Care Services
Violence Prevention and Intervention Services
- Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm (except Federal holidays)
- (206) 749-7550
Young Adult Services at Tacoma's Arlington Apartments
Arcadia Shelter and Drop-in
- 932 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA 98002
- Hours:
- Daytime Drop-in: Everyday, 2:30-6:00 pm
- Overnight Shelter: Everyday, 9:00 pm-8:00 am
- (253) 740-7189 (anytime except 8:00 am-1:00 pm)
Seattle Administrative Site & Behavioral Health Clinic
- 2100 24th Ave S. Suite 260, Seattle, WA 98144
- Secure Fax: (206) 382-4967
Leadership
- Learn more about our Leadership and Board of Directors. View Leadership >
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STAY ENGAGED WITH THE Y
Counseling Services
We’re here for you with counseling services that span mental health, substance use, and psychiatric care for people of all ages in King County.
Are you experiencing a crisis?
For immediate assistance with a behavioral health crisis or a young person’s safety or shelter, call the King County 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 866-427-4747.
Join the Y!
With a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, improving health and well-being, and supporting our neighbors, your membership will not just bring about meaningful change in yourself, but also in your community.
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