YSS of Ames serves as the headquarters for YSS, offering comprehensive support for youth and families from its historic building location. The center provides essential services including mental health therapy, substance use counseling, and crisis stabilization through its counseling clinic, emergency shelter, and the Ember Recovery residential addiction treatment program. Youth in need receive holistic care designed to address their specific challenges. The facility houses the Rosedale Shelter, Iowa's first youth shelter, which provides crucial emergency services including food, clothing, and support for young people experiencing crisis. Beyond immediate intervention, YSS of Ames operates afterschool and summer programs for children, mentoring initiatives, and specialized parenting education for young mothers. Through strategic partnerships with local organizations and Iowa State University, YSS of Ames creates a supportive community environment focused on helping youth develop the skills and stability needed for a promising future.