Evergreen House is now doing business as Evergreen Youth & Family Services. Our Board of Directors approved this name change in early 2011 to reflect our unique niche in the Greater Bemidji Area and region. We anticipate that our legal name change, logo and website changes will take effect by Dec. 31, 2011.
Our Mission
Evergreen Youth & Family Services is a community-based organization committed to strengthening youth and preserving families with an emphasis on those living in Northern Minnesota.
Our Values
Evergreen Youth & Family Services believes that communities are strongest when every individual is treated with dignity and respect and has support to achieve his/her full human potential. Evergreen Youth & Family Services chooses to remain client-centered with an emphasis on being responsive to each individual and families’ needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism, compassion and empathy. We operate from a position of hope, faith and support. Our services and perspective are often grassroots in nature and it is because of our strong relationships and resources that Evergreen Youth & Family Services remains a catalyst in the region for proactive services, education and advocacy.
About the Agency
Evergreen Youth & Family Services is a multi-program youth and family service organization. We have served the Greater Bemidji Area for 30+ years. We provide youth and family crisis intervention services, family reunification support, independent living skills and healthy lifestyles for youth, mentoring, leadership development, and safe housing for youth and young adults.
All services are free to youth and families. Evergreen Youth & Family Services provides direct services to 2,500 children, teens, and families each year. Many more are reached through community outreach and educational presentations.
Key Facts
- Established in 1977
- Private, nonprofit organization (tax-exempt)
- Board members: Up to 15
- Employees: Approximately 21 full-time part-time 7
- 2011 Annual budget: $1.7 million
Who We Serve
- School-age youth 9-17 and their parents
- Parents of children and youth ages 0-21
- Young adults ages 18-21
- Runaway & homeless youth and young adults
- Youth in foster care, residential treatment programs, and other out-of-home placements
- Youth with alcohol and drug issues
- Pregnant and parenting youth and young adults
- Youth with mental health issues
- Youth experiencing conflict at home or school problems
- LGBT Youth and their families