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Jackson Street Youth Services

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

About

Jackson Street Youth Services operates 24/7 youth shelters in Albany and Corvallis, school and street outreach, and longer-term housing for young adults across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, with specific expertise serving LGBTQIA+ youth and running the Queer Peers support groups.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+Youth

Services offered

Emergency shelterHousing helpPeer supportCase management

Who it's for

Youth under 18Currently unhoused

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