Drop-In Center

New Day's Drop-In Center (The Space) is a safe and inviting “front door” to our most vulnerable young people.

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● ​How?

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The Space provides opportunities for youth ages 16-22 to safely express themselves, feel a sense of belonging, connect and develop positive relationships with other peers and supportive adults.

What we have to offer: 

• Computers with internet access
• A lounge area
• Basic necessities: hygiene products, seasonal clothing, survival gear, educational material and food
• A kitchen where youth can prepare a meal
• Lockers
• Bus passes
• Life skills classes
• Resource navigation:  housing options, job and educational resources, and supportive services to help youth reach their goals
• Life skills coaching for youth ages 16-17 
• Peer support
• Weekly activities/workshops:  boxing, music, art and movie nights
• Direct referral to our partner organizations to engage in their resources

 
Some of our Partner Organizations:

• Workforce Connection and WIOA
• Planned Parenthood
• YDI
• Healthcare for the Homeless
• UNM Cause

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● What?

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New Day’s Drop In Center (The Space) utilizes a peer-driven approach to provide a low-barrier and safe refuge to engage any young person who is feeling disconnected or is unhoused.  The Space provides resources such as basic needs, medical and legal aid, behavioral health and community resources.

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● Why?

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The traumatic histories of some of the young people in our community can result in a sense of disconnection, marginalization, and disenfranchisement.  While they may want and need help, they have often lost trust in the very systems that can provide that help. 
 
The Drop-In Center is designed to create a welcoming peer-driven environment to overcome the barriers young people experience and offer a genuine, youth-centered pathway to a deeper connection with safety, the community and themselves.

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