Volunteers of America's Bowden Youth Center offers education and creative opportunities in a safe, supportive environment as well as recreational activities, and non-competitive sports. Trained counselors are available for youth wanting someone who will listen to their concerns. A variety of educational workshops are offered on subjects such as nutrition, parenting and computer skills.
It also serves as a drop-in center for runaway and homeless youth or youth at risk of becoming homeless. The center offers a safe place for youth to come for a meal and other services needed to stabilize their situation. The center is also a response site for youth in crisis. Young people may come to the center for assistance with situations including family violence, suicide ideations, peer conflicts, and legal difficulty.
A mentor program, using both adults and peers, is available for youth. A nurse is available to youth who have health-related questions or concerns.
Volunteers of America's Bowden Youth Center is operated with and for youth in the Sioux Falls area. A Youth Council works with program staff to develop and implement all programs and activities.
| Contact |
E-mail |
Location |
Joan Neilan
Regional Director |
j.neilan@voa-dakotas.org |
430 W. 11th St.
Sioux Falls, SD |
| Telephone |
Fax |
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| (605) 336-7536 |
(605) 336-7759 |