Tier 2 Emergency Shelter for Families
Pathways has 8 rooms dedicated to provide shelter to households with children. Children MUST be a part of the household to qualify for these rooms. Each room has two twin and two full beds (bunked) giving comfortable sleeping arrangements for a family of 6. This program typically has a waiting list. To request to be added to the waitlist, fill out the Waitlist Request Form. Contact the Program Manager by calling 605-665-8994 or by emailing mwalker@yanktonpathways.org.
Guidelines for Emergency Shelter for Families
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.
The following criteria must be met in order for the individual to be considered for Pathways:
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No active warrants
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The individual MUST be from within a 60-mile radius of Yankton. We will not accept relocation requests. Rather, we will assist the individual in finding resources in their geographic location.
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If pending charges exist, they must be discussed with Pathways staff before entering shelter.
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An individual coming directly out of an institution (HSC, jail, prison, chemical dependency centers) MUST have aftercare services scheduled prior to discharge. Pathways is not responsible for arranging these services.
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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.
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No individuals on the sex offender registry.
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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.
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Habitual drug/alcohol offenders (3+ Offenses) must have been on probation or parole for 30 days before entering shelter. This provides stability before entering shelter.
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No one needing detox (current drug/alcohol use)
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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.
Have questions?
Contact mwalker@yanktonpathways.org