Guidelines for Admission

Intakes will take place Monday – Friday between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. Pathways’ staff will obtain a background check from the Yankton County Clerk of Courts (free of charge) prior to the intake. No intake will take place without confirmation from the YPD that there are no active warrants. Pending charges must be discussed with Pathways’ staff.  

Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is a privately-run facility and has the right to refuse service to anybody. 

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The following criteria must be met in order for the individual to be considered for Pathways: ​

• Interested parties must inquire about Pathways Reentry with their DOC case manager or parole. Pathways must receive a referral from DOC. 

• Client must maintain contact with their parole officer throughout their stay with Pathways.

• Individuals suffering from mental illness must be connected with Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services, Horizon Healthcare, or a similar agency, before entering shelter. We are not licensed counselors or therapists and cannot provide the necessary help in those situations.

• No individuals on the sex offender registry.

• Individuals with 3+ violent charges in the past year will not be allowed. We have children and families in our facility and we need to ensure our shelter is safe.

• No one needing detox (current drug/alcohol use)

• The individual must be able to live independently, meaning without 24/7 supervision. 

These guidelines are subject to change. Pathways’ staff will update these and share the changes with pertinent agencies as necessary. 

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