Ain Dah Yung Center

Ain Dah Yung Center, meaning “Our Home” in Ojibwe, provides a healing place for American Indian youth and families in St. Paul. Its culturally responsive services address housing instability, family challenges, and barriers to safety and well-being.

Programs include emergency shelter for Indigenous youth experiencing homelessness, crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and referrals. The Beverley A. Benjamin Youth Lodge provides transitional living for youth ages 16 to 21, while Mino Oski Ain Dah Yung offers permanent supportive housing for young adults ages 18 to 24. The center also provides street outreach, after-school prevention programming, family advocacy, children’s mental health case management, and safe harbor services for survivors of exploitation and trafficking. Learn more through the official program information.

People seeking broader housing resources can review homeless assistance in Minnesota and federal assistance resources. Visit the official Ain Dah Yung Center website to confirm current program details and ways to request help.