Crisis help by state

Covenant House Alaska

Youth Emergency Shelter · Statewide

24/7 shelter, crisis help and case management for homeless, runaway or trafficked youth ages 13-24.

755 A Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

Family Connection, Inc.

Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter · Statewide

Emergency shelter and 24/7 crisis helpline for Alabama runaway and homeless youth.

AL

Comprehensive Juvenile Services

Western Arkansas Youth Shelter · Statewide

Emergency shelter (up to 60 days) for runaway and homeless youth. 24-hour line.

607 Church Avenue, Mulberry, AR 72947

Arizona Youth Partnership

Harbor House & Providence Place Youth Shelters · Statewide

Temporary shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-17 in Mohave County.

AZ

Covenant House California — Oakland

Safe Haven Shelter, Rights of Passage and Rapid Rehousing (Oakland) · Alameda County, CA

A 24/7 emergency shelter for youth 18-24, including LGBTQ+ youth, plus a longer-term Rights of Passage program and an H2O rapid rehousing program that can cover move-in costs and rent for up to 24 months.

Oakland, CA

Fresno EOC

Sanctuary Transitional Shelter — Walk In, No Referral Needed (Fresno) · Fresno County, CA

A walk-in emergency shelter for young adults 18-24 (and families) for up to 30 days, sometimes longer, with three meals a day, case management and independent living classes.

Fresno, CA

Larkin Street Youth Services

Lark Inn — Emergency Shelter Beds for Youth 18-24 (San Francisco) · San Francisco County, CA

A 34-bed co-ed shelter for youth 18-24, first come first served. Start by meeting a TAY Navigator at 134 Golden Gate Ave (walk in weekdays 10am-12pm) or call the hotline.

San Francisco, CA

San Diego Youth Services

Storefront Emergency Shelter and 24-Hour Crisis Line (San Diego) · San Diego County, CA

The county's emergency overnight shelter for youth 12-17 who have run away or are homeless, plus a 24-hour crisis line and a daytime drop-in center. The same agency runs housing for young adults 18-24.

San Diego, CA

Wind Youth Services

Shelter, Drop-In and Housing Support for Youth and Young Adults · Sacramento area

Basic safety-net and survival services and a safe place to stay for young people who are homeless or at risk, including a drop-in center, emergency shelter and housing programs.

815 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

YMCA of San Diego County

Safe STAY — Emergency Shelter Beds for Young Adults 18-24 (San Diego) · San Diego County, CA

A 43-bed emergency shelter in downtown San Diego for young adults 18-24 who have nowhere to sleep, including LGBTQ+ youth. Staff work with you on longer-term housing while you stay.

San Diego, CA

Youth Navigation Center (Stanislaus County)

Youth Navigation Center — Shelter Beds and Transitional Housing (Stanislaus County) · Stanislaus County, CA

A 24-bed low-barrier shelter for young adults 18-24 that welcomes partners, pets and belongings, plus Pathways transitional housing and Thompson Place for parenting young adults while you wait for permanent housing.

Modesto, CA

The Matthews House

The Landing Youth Shelter · Statewide

24/7 low-barrier shelter for youth 15-20, including youth aging out of foster care. No parent consent needed.

Loveland, CO

Urban Peak

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center · Statewide

Emergency shelter, drop-in center and housing for youth experiencing homelessness in the Denver area.

Denver, CO

Kids In Crisis

SafeHaven for Kids · Statewide

Temporary shelter and 24-hour helpline for children and teens in crisis.

CT

Youth Continuum

Emergency Youth Housing · Statewide

Emergency housing and case management for unhoused youth.

CT

Covenant House Greater Washington

Sanctuary Emergency Youth Shelter · Statewide

Low-barrier overnight shelter for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness.

2001 Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020

Sasha Bruce Youthwork

Bruce House Emergency Youth Shelter · Statewide

24/7 short-term emergency shelter, crisis intervention and counseling for young people ages 11–17 who are homeless, runaway or in crisis. Call (202) 547-7777.

DC

CHILD, Inc.

Runaway and Homeless Youth Program · Statewide

24-hour runaway hotline, emergency shelter and family counseling for youth 12-17.

Wilmington, DE

Covenant House Florida

Orlando Youth Resource Center · Statewide

Drop-in center, outreach and housing for homeless youth ages 18-24.

711 North Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Covenant House Georgia

Crisis Shelter · Statewide

Emergency shelter for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness or trafficking.

1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Hale Kipa

Pu‘uhonua Emergency Shelters (Oʻahu) · Honolulu County

Short-term emergency shelter on Oʻahu for youth ages 12-17 facing abuse, neglect, homelessness, or crisis, with crisis intervention, family reunification support, and referrals.

HI

Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Emergency Youth Shelter · Linn

Foundation 2 runs a 24/7 emergency youth shelter in Cedar Rapids for youth ages 11-17 in a family or personal crisis, the only shelter of its kind in Linn County.

Cedar Rapids, IA

Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)

YSS of Story County Emergency Shelter · Story

YSS operates a youth emergency shelter, counseling clinic, and residential programs in Ames for youth in crisis, including youth coming from unstable or disrupted placements.

Ames, IA

YSS of North Iowa

Emergency Shelter for Youth in Crisis · Cerro Gordo

YSS of North Iowa in Mason City operates an emergency shelter for youth under 18 who need immediate safe housing because of abuse, neglect, or family crisis, along with counseling and foster care support.

Mason City, IA

Idaho Youth Ranch

Hays House Youth Shelter · Statewide

24/7 emergency shelter and Safe Place for runaway and homeless youth ages 9-17.

5465 W. Irving St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83706

Covenant House Illinois

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center · Statewide

Housing and drop-in center with meals, showers and case management for homeless youth.

Chicago, IL

Shelter Youth & Family Services

Emergency Youth Shelters · Statewide

24/7 emergency homes for youth 11-17 who are homeless, abused or in family crisis.

Arlington Heights, IL

Firefly Children & Family Alliance

Children's Shelter · Statewide

Short-term emergency shelter for youth in crisis, including runaway and homeless youth.

1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County

Safe Station · Statewide

24/7 emergency shelter for teens 12-17 in crisis or experiencing homelessness.

South Bend, IN

Bloom House Youth Services

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center · Statewide

24/7 shelter and drop-in center for homeless or runaway youth under 18.

301 W. 11th Ave, Emporia, KS

Wichita Children's Home

CrossRoads Emergency Shelter · Statewide

24-hour shelter and drop-in center for youth 18-24, including youth aging out of foster care.

Wichita, KS

Arbor Youth Services

Youth Emergency Shelter · Statewide

Emergency shelter for youth who are homeless, runaway or in crisis, plus support for ages 18-24.

536 West Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508

Covenant House New Orleans

Crisis Care & Transitional/Stable Housing · Orleans Parish

24/7 crisis shelter, transitional housing, and off-site independent apartments for homeless and aging-out foster youth in the New Orleans area.

New Orleans, LA

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Youth Shelter & Outreach · Statewide

24/7 help for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 14-24, including shelter and housing.

Boston, MA

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Emergency Shelter for Homeless Teens · Statewide

Emergency shelter for homeless teens in the MetroWest area.

Framingham, MA

Community Care (Shaw House)

Shaw House Youth Homelessness Programs & Services · Penobscot County

Prevention, outreach, mediation, McKinney-Vento educational support, and 24-hour emergency shelter services for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, based in Bangor and serving a multi-county area.

136 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401

New Beginnings

Marian's Place 24-Hour Youth Shelter · Androscoggin County

The only Maine program licensed to provide 24-hour emergency housing and support for youth who are runaway, homeless, or facing intense family conflict, located in Lewiston.

134 College Street, 2nd floor, Lewiston, ME 04240

Alternatives For Girls

Shelter and Housing Support for Young Women in Detroit · Detroit / Wayne County

Alternatives For Girls runs an emergency shelter for girls and young women ages 15 to 24 in southwest Detroit, plus a Housing Stability program that helps women 18 to 24 find and keep safe housing while working on education and employment.

Detroit, MI

Arbor Circle

The Bridge — 24/7 Emergency Youth Shelter in Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids / Kent County

Arbor Circle's The Bridge is a 24-hour emergency shelter for young people ages 10 to 17 who have run away or are facing housing instability. Arbor Circle also runs street outreach and youth supportive housing for ages 10 to 24.

1115 Ball Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

AYA Youth Collective

Drop-In Center and Housing for Youth 14-24 in Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids / Kent County

AYA Youth Collective (formed when Grand Rapids HQ and 3:11 Youth Housing merged) offers an appointment-based drop-in for basic needs plus safe, affordable supportive housing for young people ages 14 to 24 facing homelessness in Grand Rapids.

320 State Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Covenant House Michigan

Shelter, Housing and Job Training in Detroit · Detroit / Wayne County

Covenant House Michigan is open 24/7 in Detroit with emergency shelter, transitional housing, health care, education and job placement for young people facing homelessness — including young people who have left foster care. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208

Avenues for Youth

Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing · Hennepin County

Minneapolis Avenues provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and intensive supportive services for youth ages 18 to 24, with a second site, Brooklyn Avenues, serving the northwest suburbs.

Minneapolis, MN

Evergreen Youth & Family Services

Youth Shelter and Drop-In Center (Bemidji + 14 counties) · Beltrami County

Evergreen is based in Bemidji and helps youth throughout Beltrami County, with support services reaching 14 surrounding counties. The shelter program serves ages 9-17 around the clock, and the drop-in center serves ages 14-24.

Bemidji, MN

Life House

Youth Drop-In Center, Housing and Wellness (Duluth) · St. Louis County

Life House has supported Duluth young people ages 14 to 24 for decades with a drop-in center, help finding or keeping housing, mental health and wellness services, and education and employment support.

Duluth, MN

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Bethany Crisis Shelter (Duluth) · St. Louis County

LSS Bethany Crisis Shelter in Duluth provides short-term emergency housing for youth in crisis, along with a family resource center.

Virginia, MN

Partners for Housing

Emergency Shelter (Mankato and St. Peter) · Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing operates three shelter buildings in Mankato and St. Peter, offering up to 90 days of emergency housing for individuals and families facing homelessness.

Mankato, MN

The Bridge for Youth

24/7 Crisis Line and Emergency Shelter · Hennepin County

The Bridge for Youth runs a short-term crisis and emergency shelter for young people ages 10-17 in the Twin Cities, plus a 24/7 crisis line, counseling, and case management.

Minneapolis, MN

YouthLink

Drop-In Center and Housing Navigation · Hennepin County

YouthLink serves young people ages 16-24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Twin Cities, with a drop-in center, basic needs, housing navigation, and access to the Coordinated Entry system.

Minneapolis, MN

Covenant House Missouri

Genesis Crisis Shelter · Statewide

Emergency shelter for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness.

2727 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113

Epworth Children and Family Services

Youth Emergency Services · Statewide

24/7 emergency shelter and helpline for youth 11-19 facing homelessness or family crisis.

St. Louis, MO

Walk in Newness Inc. (WINN)

Residential Refuge and Transitional Housing for Youth Aging Out (Jackson) · Hinds County, MS

Walk in Newness runs a home in the Jackson area offering emergency shelter and up to two years of transitional housing for young adults leaving foster care. Residents get around-the-clock support and life-skills coaching while they prepare to live on their own.

Jackson, MS

Tumbleweed Program

Youth Crisis Help & Resource Center · Statewide

24/7 crisis help, drop-in center and emergency shelter placement for runaway and homeless youth.

505 N 24th St, Billings, MT 59101

Haven House Services

Wrenn House Youth Shelter · Statewide

24/7 emergency shelter for youth 10-17 who are homeless, running away or in crisis.

Youth Focus, Inc.

Act Together Emergency Shelter · Statewide

Emergency shelter for youth 11-17 who have run away, are homeless or in family crisis.

405 Parkway, Suite A, Greensboro, NC 27401

Youthworks of North Dakota

Runaway Shelter & Crisis Line · Statewide

Emergency shelter and crisis line for runaway and homeless youth.

1330 18th Ave South, Fargo, ND 58103

Youth Emergency Services (YES)

YES Omaha Housing — Shelter and Apartment-Style Support · Douglas County, NE (Omaha)

YES offers a continuum of housing support in Omaha, from a drop-in center and emergency shelter to longer-term apartment-style living, plus food, showers, laundry and medical support.

Omaha, NE

Waypoint

Young Adult Emergency Shelter · Statewide

Low-barrier overnight shelter for young adults 18-24 experiencing homelessness.

Dover, NH

Covenant House New Jersey

Covenant House New Jersey - Immediate Services & Transitional Housing · Atlantic County

Crisis shelter, transitional living, and long-term supportive housing for youth ages 18-21 (up to 24 in some programs) facing homelessness or human trafficking, including many youth exiting foster care, with locations in Newark, Jersey City, Atlantic City, Camden, and Asbury Park.

330 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Youth Development, Inc.

Amistad Crisis Shelter · Statewide

Short-term shelter for youth 12-17 in crisis.

Albuquerque, NM

Youth Shelters and Family Services

Youth Emergency Shelter · Statewide

24-hour shelter for homeless, runaway and in-crisis youth ages 10-17.

5686-A Agua Fria Street, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center · Statewide

Emergency shelter, drop-in center and 24-hour crisis help for homeless youth 12-24.

4981 Shirley Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Covenant House New York

Crisis Shelter · Statewide

24/7 crisis shelter for youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness.

460 West 41 Street, New York, NY 10036

Daybreak

Daybreak: Shelter and Housing for Dayton-Area Youth · Montgomery County, Ohio

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for youth and young adults facing homelessness in the Dayton area, including those exiting foster care.

Dayton, OH

Huckleberry House

Huckleberry House: Crisis Shelter and Transitional Living · Franklin County, Ohio

Columbus programs including a youth crisis shelter, transitional living for older youth, family counseling, and street outreach.

Columbus, OH

Star House

Star House: Drop-In Center for Youth Experiencing Homelessness · Franklin County, Ohio

24/7 drop-in center in Columbus offering food, showers, laundry, clothing, ID help, healthcare, case management, and housing navigation for young people, including those who have left foster care.

Columbus, OH

Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Services · Statewide

ODMHSAS funds street outreach, emergency shelter, and longer-term transitional living programs for youth who are homeless or at risk, which includes many young people leaving foster care with nowhere stable to go. Local providers across the state connect youth to shelter, case management, and a path to housing stability. It's a statewide safety net rather than a foster-care-only program, but many participants have foster care histories.

Statewide, OK

Pivot

The Point Drop-In Center & Overnight Shelter · Oklahoma County

The Point is Pivot's drop-in center, overnight shelter, and medical clinic for young people in Oklahoma City, and Pivot specifically names youth aging out of foster care as part of who it serves. You can shower, do laundry, get a meal, and access medical care during drop-in hours, or stay overnight when you need a safe place to sleep. All Point youth can also tap into Pivot's other counseling and vocational services.

Oklahoma City, OK

Sisu Youth Services

Overnight Emergency Shelter for Homeless Youth · Oklahoma County

Sisu runs a low-barrier overnight shelter in Oklahoma City for young people ages 15 to 22 who don't have a safe place to sleep. You can also stop by the drop-in center during the day for a shower, hot meal, laundry, and a case manager who can help you figure out next steps. No judgment, no barriers to entry — just call ahead to see about a bed.

Oklahoma City, OK

Western Plains Youth & Family Services

Emergency Shelter & Crisis Services (Northwest Oklahoma) · Beaver County

Western Plains runs a 10-bed emergency youth shelter in Woodward plus a mobile crisis response team that covers seven counties of far northwest Oklahoma. If you're a teen in crisis, homeless, or awaiting placement, staff can get you somewhere safe and connect you with counseling and stabilization support. The mobile crisis team is available 24/7 for youth and young adults up to age 25.

Woodward, OK

Youth Services of Bryan County

Safety Center for High-Risk Youth (Durant) · Bryan County

The Safety Center in Durant is an emergency shelter specifically for high-risk youth awaiting permanent placement, including youth in foster care, kids experiencing homelessness, or those transitioning out of juvenile justice involvement. Referrals typically come through OKDHS, and the shelter provides safe housing, meals, and access to mental health support while a longer-term plan is worked out. It's part of Youth Services of Bryan County's broader continuum of care in southeastern Oklahoma.

Durant, OK

Youth Services of Tulsa

Street Outreach & The Station for Homeless Youth · Tulsa County

Youth Services of Tulsa runs Street Outreach and a drop-in space called The Station for young people ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness. Staff can connect you with basic needs, counseling, and pathways toward stable housing. YST also runs Tulsa's 24-hour Adolescent Emergency Shelter for younger teens.

Tulsa, OK

Youth Empowerment Shelter

YES House Crisis Shelter · Statewide

24-hour emergency shelter for youth 10-17 in the Columbia Gorge.

610 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058

Covenant House Pennsylvania

Emergency Youth Shelter · Statewide

24/7 emergency shelter and crisis care for youth 18-21 experiencing homelessness.

31 East Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Haus of Codec

Haus of Codec Housing Programs (Shelter, Transitional Housing, Rapid Re-Housing) · Providence County

Providence-based youth housing organization offering emergency shelter, transitional housing (up to 24 months), and rapid re-housing for young adults.

RI

Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness

Youth Programs and Services (Drop-in Sites) · Statewide

Statewide list of recurring youth drop-in sites (Shower to Empower locations, Foster Forward, Sojourner House, Youth Pride) providing showers, basic needs, and support for homeless youth.

RI

Miracle Hill Ministries

Transitional Housing (Greenville Rescue Mission and other Upstate sites) · Greenville County

Affordable transitional housing across Miracle Hill's Upstate SC shelters/programs for guests exiting emergency shelters or recovery programs, pairing housing with counseling, case management, and mentoring support as they move toward independence and employment.

490 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

Arise Youth Center · Statewide

Shelter and support for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth 10-17.

SD

The McNabb Center

Youth Emergency Shelter & Safe Place · Statewide

Emergency shelter and outreach for runaway and homeless youth 12-18.

Knoxville, TN

Covenant House Texas

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center · Statewide

Emergency shelter and drop-in help for youth 18-24 facing homelessness or trafficking.

TX

Volunteers of America, Utah

Youth Resource Center & Emergency Shelter · Salt Lake County

VOA Utah's Youth Resource Center is a 24/7 drop-in center in Salt Lake City for youth ages 15-22 who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, many of whom are transitioning out of foster care; it becomes a 50-bed emergency shelter overnight and offers meals, showers, laundry, life-skills groups, housing and employment case management, and an on-site Youth Legal Clinic.

1875 S Redwood Road, 2nd Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Seton Youth Services

Youth Emergency Shelters · Statewide

24-hour shelter for runaway, homeless and trafficked youth 9-18 in Hampton Roads.

Virginia Beach, VA

Spectrum Youth & Family Services

Supported Housing - Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing · Chittenden County

Spectrum provides year-round emergency nightly shelter and transitional/supported housing programs in Burlington for homeless and at-risk youth ages 16-24, and serves as the local YDP site for Chittenden and Franklin counties per the statewide YDP locator.

31 Elmwood Ave., Burlington, VT 05401

Cocoon House

Youth Emergency Shelter · Statewide

Free emergency shelter for youth 12-17 experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County.

3530 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Briarpatch Youth Services

Find Safe, Voluntary Youth Shelter in Dane County · Dane

Briarpatch's youth shelter offers a safe, temporary, non-punitive place to stay for young people facing homelessness or safety concerns, along with a 24-hour helpline and case management.

Madison, WI

Pathfinders

Get Emergency Housing and Crisis Support in Milwaukee · Milwaukee

Pathfinders runs a youth drop-in center, emergency shelter, and housing programs for young people facing homelessness, trafficking, or crisis. You can enter through any program and be connected to the others.

4200 N Holton St Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53212

Genesis Youth Crisis Center

Youth Emergency Shelter · Statewide

Emergency shelter for homeless youth 10-18, serving all West Virginia counties.

192 Safe Haven Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Youth Services System, Inc.

Samaritan House Emergency Youth Shelter · Ohio County, WV

24/7 emergency shelter at 54 Indiana Street, Wheeling, for runaway, homeless and abused or neglected youth ages 8–17. A designated Safe Place.

WV

Teton Youth and Family Services

Crisis Shelter & Holding Facility - Teton Youth and Family Services · Teton County

Emergency crisis shelter in Jackson providing up to 30-day placements for youth ages 10-18 who are homeless, or facing abuse, neglect, or family violence.

Jackson, WY