What We Do 

Face to Face has provided essential support for marginalized young people since 1972. We began as a volunteer-run walk-in crisis counseling and reproductive health clinic for youth. In 1994, at the request of the State of Minnesota and Ramsey County, we opened SafeZone, our drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness.  

Today we continue to support youth ages 11-24 through six core service areas: 1) medical clinic including health education, 2) mental health, 3) housing, 4) education and employment, 5) youth justice, and 6) community programs. All services areas include comprehensive wraparound services and with a relational and principle-based approach. No other organization in Ramsey County provides the breadth of services for youth people that we do, making us uniquely able to respond to the multiple challenges young people are navigating. 

Our Mission & Vision 

Our mission is to advance economic and health equity for youth while providing support, opportunities, and access to resources as they build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations. Our vision is that all youth are valued for who they are and realize their potential. 

Programs 

Our programs address the inequities youth face, combat systemic racism and other forms of oppression, and help young people as they pursue their aspirations despite the barriers they experience. 

We walk alongside youth as they heal from trauma, build stability, and participate meaningfully in their communities. Staff are guided by evidence-based principles which begins with the perspective that youth are on a journey. This means we are trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and work to reduce harm. By holding these principles, we can build a trusting relationship that allows us to focus on young people’s strengths and opportunities for positive development. Through all of this, we approach youth as whole beings through a youth-focused collaborative system of support. 

Charity

Health Care

Humanitarian

Social Impact

Face to Face Health & Counseling

Hanna Getachew-Kreusser

Tricia Hanna

Sara Barney

Melissa Peterson

Stephanie Reinitz

The Community Engagement Team at Face to Face Health & Counseling is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between the organization and the broader community. By implementing educational programs, advocating for youth needs, and facilitating access to essential resources, this team empowers marginalized young people to engage fully in their healing and development journeys. They work collaboratively to promote awareness of the challenges youth face, while also cultivating partnerships that enhance support and opportunities for the communities they serve.

Community Engagement Team

Mental Health Services Team

Community Engagement Team

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Team members

Other teams at Face to Face Health & Counseling

Mental Health Services Team