Meeting Youth Where They Are
Street Outreach
At Wambli Ska’s Teen Center, our street outreach teams connect with youth and young adults in Rapid City who are experiencing housing instability, mental or behavioral health challenges, or personal crisis. Whether on foot or by van, our teams meet young people where they are—offering food, water, clothing, hygiene items, and, most importantly, human connection.
It’s not just what we do, but how we do it. By building personal relationships rooted in trust and respect, we help youth begin to envision new paths forward—paths grounded in purpose, healing, and self-determination.
For older adults or family members in crisis, our team provides warm referrals to Pejuta Waste O’Típi | Good Medicine Lodge, located on the same campus. There, individuals can access wraparound services including shelter resources, meals, resource navigation (formerly referred to as Case Management), and support for behavioral and physical health needs.
Once youth or individuals are ready to engage, our navigators help connect them with the right programs and services—ensuring no one is left behind and every relative has a place to start their journey forward.