Here for Youth, Here for Young Adults, and Now Here for All Ages
The Y Social Impact Center, formerly Accelerator YMCA and Nexus Youth and Families, is the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
For over 48 years, 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, our communities’ need for mental health support and substance use services has 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 2021 by the numbers:
1,933 Youth Accessed Services
1,933 young people accessed employment, education, and violence prevention services which were brought to Burien and West Seattle.
603 Foster Care Youth Supported
603 youth in foster care or transitioning out of foster care received support through Y programs (up 35 percent over 2020). The Y also licensed more than 70 families as foster parents, an increase of 50 percent over 2020.
3,041 People Provided Counseling
The Y served 3,041 people and in response to community needs, we increased the percentage of our mental health counselors who identify as BIPOC or LGBTQI+ to 45 percent.
1,456 Provided Housing Support
Housing continued to be a major need for youth. The Y was able to serve 1,456 young people (up 61 percent over 2020), in finding housing or preventing eviction.
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Locations Across King County
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our drop-in offices and clinics are temporarily closed except for the Arcadia Shelter & Drop-in location. All our services are still available by phone and virtually with some in-person appointments as needed.
YMCA of Greater Seattle Branches
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 branch locations>
Arcadia Shelter & Drop-in
932 Auburn Way South
Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: (253) 740-7189
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30-10:00 pm
Enumclaw Teen Center & Behavioral Health Clinic
1356 Cole Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: (360) 825-4586 Ext: 5655
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-7:00 pm (2:00-6:00 pm non-school days)
Seattle Social Impact Center Main Office
2100 24th Ave S. Suite 260
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 382-5340
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Use call box labeled Social Impact Center at main entrance to access services.)
Maple Valley Behavioral Health Clinic
24930 224th Avenue SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Phone: (206) 382-5340
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Auburn Behavioral Health Clinic
1000 Auburn Way South
Auburn WA, 98002
Phone: (206) 382-5340
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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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)
Social Impact Center Main Office
- 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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