Crisis Help by State
Emergency shelters and crisis lines for young people, grouped by state. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
California — your state
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Casa de Esperanza
24/7 Crisis Line & Emergency Shelter · Yuba
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis line and emergency shelter for youth and young adults who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or trafficking. Call or text the crisis line any time to get connected to safety planning and shelter.
Marysville, CA
Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego
Rachel's Promise Center for Women and Children · San Diego County, CA
A city-funded emergency shelter in downtown San Diego for women and single women with children who are homeless, run by Catholic Charities. It has about 210 beds (about 110 for single women and 100 for women with children). Residents get a safe place to sleep, meals, clothing, showers, laundry, help finding housing, help signing up for health care and help applying for public benefits.
San Diego, CA
Covenant House California — Anaheim
Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing in Orange County · Orange
Walk in any time for emergency shelter, meals, showers, clothing and medical care, with transitional housing and support for youth experiencing homelessness or trafficking.
Anaheim, CA
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
Fresno EOC Sanctuary Transitional Shelter
Emergency Shelter for Young Adults in Fresno · Fresno
A 30-day emergency shelter with three meals a day, hygiene supplies, clothing and housing support. No referral needed — register in person daily from 10am to noon.
Fresno, CA
Interface Children & Family Services
24/7 Youth Outreach Line and Street Outreach in Ventura County · Ventura
Call or text the 24/7 youth line for crisis help, survival aid, hygiene supplies and transportation to shelter. Street outreach teams serve Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula and Camarillo.
Ventura, 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
Larkin Street Youth Services
Drop-In Center, Shelter and Housing for Young People · San Francisco
San Francisco's largest youth homelessness provider. Walk into the Engagement & Community Center for food, showers, and basic needs, meet with a navigator, and get connected to emergency shelter (ages 12-17) or transitional housing (ages 18-24), plus medical care and job training.
San Francisco, CA
Legal Services of Northern California
Free Legal Help for Youth · Sacramento
Free civil legal assistance with housing, benefits, education rights, and other civil issues for low-income youth and young adults, including those aging out of foster care. Call the local office or the Expanded Access Project evening hotline to request help yourself.
Sacramento, CA
My Friend's Place
Drop-In Day Shelter in Hollywood · Los Angeles
Walk in for breakfast and lunch, showers, clothing, hygiene supplies, phone and computer access, pet care, and case management for housing and wellness. No appointment needed.
Los Angeles, CA
New Morning Youth & Family Services
Ashby House 24-Hour Youth Shelter · El Dorado
El Dorado County's only 24-hour emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth, offering food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and family reunification support. Youth or families can call the shelter line any time to ask about a stay.
Placerville, CA
Operation SafeHouse
Main S.T.A.Y. — Emergency Shelter for Young Adults · Riverside
A 30-day emergency shelter in downtown Riverside for older homeless youth, with food, clothing, showers and intensive case management to help you move into stable housing.
Riverside, CA
Redwood Community Action Agency — The RAVEN Project
Youth Drop-In Center and Emergency Shelter in Eureka · Humboldt
A youth-led drop-in center with food, clothing and hygiene supplies, plus street outreach and the Our House emergency shelter for youth ages 12-18. 24-hour crisis line available.
Eureka, CA
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Q-Spot Youth Drop-In Center · Sacramento
A free, judgment-free drop-in space for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 13-24 offering snacks, showers/laundry, clothing, computer lab, mental health support, and emergency/transitional housing help. Just walk in during open hours or call/email to learn more.
Sacramento, CA
Safe Place for Youth (SPY)
Drop-In Center in Venice · Los Angeles
Walk-in access center on the Westside with meals, showers, clothing, laundry, mail service, housing referrals, education and employment help, and healing arts programs.
Los Angeles, 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
Stand Up Placer
24-Hour Crisis Line & Safe House · Placer
Free, confidential 24-hour crisis line, text/webchat, and pet-friendly emergency safe house for youth and young adults fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking in Placer County. Reach out yourself any time to start getting help.
Auburn, 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
Youth Navigation Center (Telecare)
24/7 Helpline and Drop-In Center in Modesto · Stanislaus
A low-barrier center for youth in crisis or without stable housing: peer support groups, computer access, emotional support and shelter connections. Call the 24/7 helpline any time.
Modesto, CA
Free Legal Help
Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid - Youth Justice Program · Alameda County
Free civil legal services and social-work support for young people ages 13-26, including foster care, education and special education, benefits, and immigration issues. Leave a message on the Youth Justice Hotline anytime.
Alliance for Children's Rights
Alliance for Children's Rights - Foster Youth Legal Help · Los Angeles County
Free legal help for children in foster care and former foster youth in Los Angeles County: healthcare (including Medi-Cal problems up to age 26), disability and developmental-delay services, education advocacy, and transition-age youth support.
Los Angeles, CA
Legal Services of Northern California
Free Legal Help for Youth · Sacramento
Free civil legal assistance with housing, benefits, education rights, and other civil issues for low-income youth and young adults, including those aging out of foster care. Call the local office or the Expanded Access Project evening hotline to request help yourself.
Sacramento, CA
Legal Services for Children
Legal Services for Children (San Francisco) · San Francisco County
Free legal representation for young people in the San Francisco foster care system, including school discipline and education-rights cases for students with disabilities. Warmline open Monday and Thursday 1:30-4:30 pm.
Advokids
Free Legal Helpline for Foster Youth · Statewide
California's only free telephone helpline offering legal information to anyone concerned about a child in foster care — including foster youth themselves. Get help understanding your court case, your rights, and what you can do.
CA
Disability Rights California
Disability Rights Legal Help Line · Statewide
California's federally mandated protection and advocacy agency gives free legal information, advice, and advocacy on disability rights - including education, regional centers, and services - to people with disabilities of any age, family members, and advocates.
Disability Rights Legal Center
Disability Rights Legal Center · Statewide
Free legal representation for people with disabilities facing discrimination, and for students with disabilities to get the special education and related services they are entitled to under federal and state law.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Find Your Ally — Free Immigration Legal Help for California College Students · Statewide
Free immigration legal services for students at California community colleges and California State Universities.
Root & Rebound
Root & Rebound — Free Reentry Legal Hotline (California) · Statewide
Free reentry legal advice by phone for people affected by the justice system, their families, and people who support them. Collect calls from prison and jail are accepted.
Oakland, CA
14 counties· Serves ZIP 95207
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Colusa County, Imperial County, Madera County, Monterey County, San Benito County, San Joaquin County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Cruz County, Sonoma County, Stanislaus County, Sutter County, Ventura County, Yuba County
7 counties
Bay Area Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County
3 counties
California Indian Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Alpine County, Inyo County, Mono County
6 counties
Central California Legal Services
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Fresno County, Kings County, Mariposa County, Merced County, Tulare County, Tuolumne County
1 county
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Orange County
1 county
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Kern County
2 counties
Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Riverside County, San Bernardino County
1 county
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Los Angeles County
1 county
Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
San Diego County
22 counties
Legal Services of Northern California, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Amador County, Butte County, Calaveras County, Del Norte County, El Dorado County, Glenn County, Humboldt County, Lake County, Lassen County, Mendocino County, Modoc County, Nevada County, Placer County, Plumas County, Sacramento County, Shasta County, Sierra County, Siskiyou County, Solano County, Tehama County, Trinity County, Yolo County
1 county
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Los Angeles County
Alaska
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Fairbanks Youth Advocates
The Door Youth Shelter · Fairbanks North Star, AK
24/7 emergency shelter with food and support for runaway and homeless youth ages 6–18.
138 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK
Free Legal Help
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Alaska Legal Services — Free Civil Legal Aid · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "provides free civil legal aid and advocacy."
AK
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC)
Apply for Legal Aid Services · Statewide
Free civil legal aid for low-income Alaskans statewide, including family law and housing matters relevant to youth transitioning from foster care; toll-free intake line.
AK
Disability Law Center of Alaska
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Alaska's protection and advocacy agency. Use the online intake form.
Statewide
Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Alabama
Shelters & Crisis Lines
AIDS Alabama
The Way Station Emergency Shelter · Jefferson, AL
24-hour overnight emergency shelter for unhoused young adults ages 19–29.
3529 7th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222
Family Connection, Inc.
Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter · Statewide
Emergency shelter and 24/7 crisis helpline for Alabama runaway and homeless youth.
AL
Free Legal Help
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Alabama's protection and advocacy agency, handling special education, employment and community-living cases.
Legal Services Alabama
Free Civil Legal Aid - Local Offices Statewide · Statewide
AL
Legal Services Alabama
Legal Services Alabama — Free Expungement Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. "You may qualify for free legal help." Court and record costs may apply.
AL
Statewide
Legal Services Alabama, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Arkansas
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Arkansas
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Arkansas's protection and advocacy agency. Statewide, no cost. Call 501-296-1775.
Legal Aid of Arkansas
Legal Aid of Arkansas — Free Record-Clearing (Expungement) Legal Help · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free: "You will not be charged for our legal services." Court costs may remain.
AR
Statewide
Legal Aid of Arkansas, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Arizona
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Arizona Youth Partnership
Harbor House & Providence Place Youth Shelters · Statewide
Temporary shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 12-17 in Mohave County.
AZ
Northland Family Help Center
Youth Shelter · Coconino, AZ
24-hour, 365-day shelter for unaccompanied, runaway and homeless youth up to age 17.
2532 N 4th St, Suite 506, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Free Legal Help
ALWAYS (Arizona Legal Women and Youth Services)
Safe and Stable Families Practice - Free Legal Help for Foster-Care-Impacted Youth · Statewide
ALWAYS's Safe and Stable Families Practice is the specific program page describing no-cost legal representation for youth and young adults impacted by homelessness, trafficking, abuse, or the foster care system, covering issues such as orders of protection, child custody/parenting time, landlord safety and health issues, and victim representation in criminal court.
Phoenix, AZ
Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ)
Free legal help if your disability rights are being violated · Statewide
Disability Rights Arizona is a free legal aid organization that fights for people with disabilities facing problems like denied services, special education disputes, or healthcare access issues. Any youth or their advocate can call or fill out an intake form online to get help, no cost.
Southern Arizona Legal Aid
Southern Arizona Legal Aid — Free Record Sealing and Expungement Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "SALA provides free civil legal aid to people with limited financial means."
AZ
5 counties
Community Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
La Paz County, Maricopa County, Mohave County, Yavapai County, Yuma County
3 counties
DNA-Peoples Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County
7 counties
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Cochise County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, Pima County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County
Colorado
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Community Reach Center
Empowerment Center for Adolescents · Adams, CO
24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12–17 due to homelessness, trafficking or family crisis.
8801 Lipan St., Thornton, CO 80260
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
Free Legal Help
Colorado Legal Services
Colorado Legal Services — Free Help with ID, Housing and Benefits After Release · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. "If you qualify and we have resources to help, you will receive free legal assistance."
CO
Disability Justice (formerly Disability Law Colorado)
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Colorado's protection and advocacy agency. Free legal and advocacy help with abuse, neglect, special education and discrimination.
Statewide
Colorado Legal Services
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Connecticut
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Center for Children's Advocacy
Teen Legal Rights / Teen Legal Advocacy Clinic · Fairfield County
Free legal representation and a mobile legal office for Connecticut teens, including those in foster care or homeless, addressing issues like special education, housing, and immigration that threaten educational success.
CT
Center for Children's Advocacy
Speak Up! Youth Voice Project (Legal Rights in Foster Care) · Statewide
CCA's youth-voice initiative that educates current and former foster youth about their legal rights in care and provides advocacy resources, including the 'Speak Up! Your Legal Rights in Foster Care' guide.
CT
Connecticut Legal Services
Connecticut — Free Legal Help Erasing a Record · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: call Statewide Legal Services "to apply for free legal assistance."
CT
Connecticut Legal Services / Statewide Legal Services
Statewide Legal Services Hotline · Statewide
Free legal aid intake hotline covering all of Connecticut, including family, housing, and benefits issues that affect transition-age and former foster youth.
CT
Disability Rights Connecticut
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Connecticut's protection and advocacy agency, covering special education, assistive technology, abuse and neglect, and Medicaid.
Statewide
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
District of Columbia
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights DC at University Legal Services
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · District of Columbia
DC's protection and advocacy agency, covering education, Medicaid appeals and assistive technology access.
Children's Law Center
Legal Advocacy for Foster Youth · Statewide
Provides legal representation and advocacy for DC children and youth in the foster care system, helping them secure stable families, quality education, and the resources they need for a successful transition to adulthood.
250 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20001
Statewide
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Delaware
Shelters & Crisis Lines
CHILD, Inc.
Runaway and Homeless Youth Program · Statewide
24-hour runaway hotline, emergency shelter and family counseling for youth 12-17.
Wilmington, DE
Free Legal Help
Statewide
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Florida
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Anchorage Children's Home
SOAR Drop-In Center · Bay
A mobile outreach team and drop-in center with hot meals, laundry, and computers for homeless youth, plus survival aid like food, water, and blankets.
Panama City, FL
Anchorage Children's Home
Hidle House Shelter · Bay
A 24/7 emergency 20-bed shelter for youth in crisis, with counseling and support to help figure out next steps.
Panama City, FL
Arnette House
24-Hour Emergency Youth Shelter · Marion, FL
24/7 emergency shelter and crisis counseling for runaway and homeless youth ages 10–17.
2310 NE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34470
Arnette House
Emergency Youth Shelter · Lake
A 24-hour crisis shelter with a safe bed, meals, and counseling for youth who have run away or are facing conflict at home. Staff help stabilize the situation and build a safe path forward.
Ocala, FL
Capital City Youth Services
Someplace Else Youth Shelter · Leon
A 24/7 emergency shelter for youth who need a safe place to stay right away. Call the hotline anytime for help with family conflict, running away, or homelessness.
Tallahassee, FL
CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
Interface Youth Program · Alachua
A short-term youth shelter open 24 hours a day for youth who need a safe place to sleep, food, and clothing. Youth can refer themselves by walking up to the door or calling.
Gainesville, FL
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 Florida
Orlando Resource Center and Transitional Housing · Orange
Immediate help for homeless youth — food, clothing, and showers without judgment. Young people can also move into transitional housing in apartments while working toward long-term independence.
Orlando, FL
Covenant House Florida
Safe Haven Emergency Shelter (Fort Lauderdale) · Miami-Dade
A safe place to stay, hot meals, and medical care for young people with nowhere else to go, plus trauma-informed counseling and help with long-term housing or school.
Orlando, FL
Crosswinds Youth Services
Robert E. Lehton Children's Shelter · Brevard
Emergency shelter and 24-hour support for children and teens in crisis. Beyond a safe place to sleep, youth get counseling and case management.
Cocoa, FL
Family Resources Inc.
SafePlace2B Youth Shelters · Pinellas, FL
24/7 short-term shelter and counseling for homeless and runaway youth ages 10–17.
5180 62nd Ave. North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Florida Keys Children's Shelter
Poinciana Shelter · Monroe
The only emergency children's shelter in Monroe County — a safe harbor for kids and teens in crisis with 24/7 care, counseling, and stabilization.
Tavernier, FL
Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
Statewide Youth Shelter and Counseling Map · Statewide
Connects you with free emergency shelters and counseling in every Florida county. Use the online map or call to find the closest program.
Tallahassee, FL
Hillsborough County Children’s Services
Hillsborough County Residential Respite · Hillsborough County, FL
Free, short-term residential respite for youth ages 10–17 who reside in Hillsborough County. The Children’s Services campus provides lodging, food, activities, individual and family counseling, academic support, and health/wellness services. Youth in the program can stay at the campus 24/7; most youth stay an average of 14 days.
FL
Lutheran Services Florida Northwest
HOPE House Youth Shelter · Okaloosa
A safe shelter in Crestview for youth facing challenges at home or on the streets, with food, a warm bed, and professional counselors.
Pensacola, FL
Lutheran Services Florida Northwest
Currie House Youth Shelter · Escambia
A temporary shelter in Pensacola with a safe place to stay, meals, and counseling for teens in crisis. The hotline is answered 24/7.
Pensacola, FL
Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services
Emergency Shelter Care · Miami-Dade
A safe refuge for teens in crisis, including runaways and homeless youth, with 24/7 care, clothing, and counseling to stabilize the situation.
Miami, FL
SMA Healthcare
BEACH House Crisis Shelter · Volusia
A 24-hour crisis shelter for youth who are runaway, truant, or facing family conflict. Provides a safe environment with meals, clothing, and counseling to help stabilize youth and families.
Daytona Beach, FL
St. Augustine Society
Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center · St. Johns
A day drop-in center and overnight shelter giving youth a safe place off the streets, with life skills training, job skills development, and help finding long-term stable housing.
St. Augustine, FL
Youth and Family Alternatives
Youth Crisis Shelters (G.W. Harris, New Beginnings, RAP House) · Polk
24/7 shelters offering a safe haven, food, and clothing for youth who are homeless or locked out of home. Counselors help resolve crises and teach life skills in a trauma-informed setting.
Bartow, FL
Youth Crisis Center
Residential Crisis Care · Duval
A safety net for children and teens who have run away, are homeless, or locked out of home — food, clothing, a safe bed, and therapists who help build a long-term plan.
Jacksonville, FL
Free Legal Help
Bay Area Legal Services
FosterPower Legal Rights Platform · Hillsborough
A free tool and support system helping foster youth understand their rights to housing, education, and health, with direct legal assistance to make sure youth get the benefits they are entitled to.
Tampa, FL
Community Law Program
Lawyers for Young Adults Project · Pinellas
Free legal help for young adults who aged out of foster care — appealing denied transition benefits, resolving landlord-tenant disputes, and removing legal barriers to employment.
St. Petersburg, FL
Bay Area Legal Services
Bay Area Legal Services — Free Expungement Help (Tampa Bay) · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. "Services are free if you qualify."
FL
5 counties
Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Hillsborough County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Sarasota County
2 counties
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Broward County, Collier County
12 counties
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Brevard County, Citrus County, Flagler County, Hernando County, Lake County, Marion County, Orange County, Osceola County, Putnam County, Seminole County, Sumter County, Volusia County
13 counties
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Charlotte County, DeSoto County, Glades County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Indian River County, Lee County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, Palm Beach County, Polk County, St. Lucie County
2 counties
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Miami-Dade County, Monroe County
16 counties
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bay County, Calhoun County, Escambia County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Wakulla County, Walton County, Washington County
17 counties
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Alachua County, Baker County, Bradford County, Clay County, Columbia County, Dixie County, Duval County, Gilchrist County, Hamilton County, Lafayette County, Levy County, Madison County, Nassau County, St. Johns County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Union County
Georgia
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
Homeless Day Service Center (Athens) · Clarke
A daytime resource center where you can receive mail, use the phone, and access laundry and showers. Staff provide case management and help finding housing.
Athens, GA
Advocates for Children
Newman House Shelter and Drop-In Center (Northwest Georgia) · Bartow
An emergency shelter and drop-in center where youth can shower, get food and use computers, with case management and housing support for runaway and homeless youth.
Cartersville, GA
Bigger Vision of Athens
Emergency Shelter and Community Impact (Athens) · Clarke
Emergency nightly shelter with dinner, breakfast, showers and laundry. The Abundant Life program helps people who are working or in school find permanent housing.
Athens, GA
Christian City
Safe Place and Thrive Programs (South Atlanta) · Fulton
A Safe Place program for runaway teens and the Thrive program for young adults leaving foster care, with a safe home, help finishing school and life skills coaching.
Union City, GA
City of Refuge Atlanta
The 345: Free Transitional Housing for Young Men Leaving Foster Care · Fulton
Free transitional housing with life-skills and job training for young men ages 18-25, including those aging out of foster care. Email or call directly to ask about openings — no referral needed.
Atlanta, GA
Covenant House Georgia
Crisis Shelter · Statewide
Emergency shelter for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness or trafficking.
1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Covenant House Georgia
Crisis Shelter and Drop-In Services (Atlanta) · Fulton
A safe place to stay with hot meals and clothing for young people facing homelessness. The drop-in center also helps with finding a job, finishing school and getting medical care.
Atlanta, GA
Depaul USA
Daybreak Resource Center (Macon) · Bibb
A daytime shelter where you can get breakfast, take a shower and do laundry for free. A health clinic, computers and phones help you search for jobs and housing.
Macon, GA
Greenbriar Children's Center
Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter (Savannah) · Chatham
Emergency housing, meals and counseling for kids who have run away or have no place to stay, with help for school, job training and finding a long-term safe home.
Savannah, GA
Hope Thru Soap
Thrive by Hope Drop-In Center (Gwinnett) · Gwinnett
A drop-in center where young people can take life skills classes, get help with job applications and work on their education, with case management and housing navigation.
Lawrenceville, GA
Lost-n-Found Youth
LGBTQ+ Youth Shelter and Support (Atlanta) · Fulton
A safe space for LGBTQ+ young people who are homeless or at risk, with emergency housing, a drop-in center with showers and laundry, and help with life skills and mental health.
Atlanta, GA
Love Centered Ministry
Augusta Day Shelter · Richmond
A safe place to go during the day for a meal, a shower and laundry, plus clothing and personal care items.
Augusta, GA
Open Arms, Inc.
The Bridge Youth Shelter (Albany) · Dougherty
A safe home and emergency shelter for kids and teens who are homeless or have run away, with meals, clothes, school help and a 24-hour crisis line.
Albany, GA
Park Place Outreach
Youth Emergency Shelter · Chatham, GA
24/7 emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis line for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth ages 11–17.
514 E. Henry Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Park Place Outreach
Youth Emergency Shelter (Savannah) · Chatham
A safe home for teens who have run away, are homeless or are in crisis, open 24 hours a day. Provides meals, clothing, counseling and school support. Youth can come on their own without a referral.
Savannah, GA
Safe Harbor Center
Zach's Place Youth Shelter (Brunswick) · Glynn
An emergency shelter for children and teens who have run away or are homeless, with a safe home, 24-hour crisis support, meals, clothing and counseling.
Brunswick, GA
Safe Harbor Children's Center
Zach's Place Youth Emergency Shelter · Glynn, GA
24/7 emergency shelter and crisis line for runaway and homeless youth up to age 17.
Brunswick, GA
Southern Legal Center for Youth
Free Civil Legal Aid for Youth (Atlanta Area) · Fulton
Free lawyers who help young people with civil legal problems like housing, clearing barriers to employment, and getting healthcare or benefits.
Atlanta, GA
Free Legal Help
Southern Legal Center for Youth
Free Civil Legal Aid for Youth (Atlanta Area) · Fulton
Free lawyers who help young people with civil legal problems like housing, clearing barriers to employment, and getting healthcare or benefits.
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Advocacy Office
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Georgia's protection and advocacy agency, with a children and youth program covering assistive technology access and abuse and neglect investigations.
Georgia Justice Project
Georgia Justice Project — Free Record Restriction and Sealing Legal Help · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free: "We provide free legal services to people who cannot afford to hire an attorney."
GA
Georgia Legal Services Program
Free Legal Help in Rural Georgia (Statewide) · Statewide
Free legal help for low-income residents in rural Georgia, including housing, education rights and public benefits, in almost every county outside metro Atlanta.
Savannah, GA
5 counties
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Clayton County, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County
154 counties
Georgia Legal Services Program
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Clarke County, Clay County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County, Worth County
Hawaii
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
RYSE Hawaii
Kawailoa Youth Shelter & Mobile Crisis Outreach · Honolulu, HI
Emergency shelter, drop-in center and 24/7 mobile crisis outreach for homeless youth ages 14–24 on Oahu.
42-470 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Building 6, Kailua, HI 96734
Free Legal Help
Root & Rebound
Hawai‘i Reentry Legal & Resource Guide · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free to read.
HI
Statewide
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Iowa
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Iowa
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Iowa's protection and advocacy agency, listed in the state's special-education safeguards manual as the contact for parent and student rights disputes.
Iowa Legal Aid
Free Legal Help for Youth In and Leaving Foster Care · Statewide
Statewide nonprofit that provides free civil legal help to low-income Iowans, including youth in and aging out of foster care who need help with housing, benefits, education rights, or family law matters.
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Legal Aid
Iowa Legal Aid — Free Legal Help Clearing Old Criminal Records · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free legal help for those who qualify; court costs may apply.
IA
Statewide
Iowa Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Idaho
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Bannock Youth Foundation
Bannock House 24/7 Crisis Housing for Teens · Bannock
An open-door safe place for teens in Pocatello who can't stay at home right now. Call the 24/7 crisis line for help any time of day or night.
Pocatello, ID
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
Twin Falls County Safe House
Youth Shelter · Twin Falls, ID
24-hour shelter and crisis care for abused, neglected, runaway or homeless youth ages 12–17.
650 Addison Ave. W., Suite 200, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Idaho
Youth Unit Legal & Advocacy Services · Statewide
Protection and Advocacy services for youth with disabilities, including monitoring facilities and representing youth in special education rights.
Boise, ID
Idaho Legal Aid Services
Free Civil Legal Help Across Idaho · Statewide
Free legal help for people with low incomes — housing and eviction, safety, public benefits and more. Apply online in about 15 minutes, call the intake line, or visit a local office.
Boise, ID
Statewide
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Illinois
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Equip for Equality
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Illinois's protection and advocacy agency. Call 800-537-2632.
65 counties
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Adams County, Alexander County, Bond County, Brown County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Champaign County, Christian County, Clark County, Clay County, Clinton County, Coles County, Crawford County, Cumberland County, De Witt County, Douglas County, Edgar County, Edwards County, Effingham County, Fayette County, Ford County, Franklin County, Gallatin County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hardin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jefferson County, Jersey County, Johnson County, Lawrence County, Logan County, Macon County, Macoupin County, Madison County, Marion County, Mason County, Massac County, Menard County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Moultrie County, Perry County, Piatt County, Pike County, Pope County, Pulaski County, Randolph County, Richland County, St. Clair County, Saline County, Sangamon County, Schuyler County, Scott County, Shelby County, Union County, Vermilion County, Wabash County, Washington County, Wayne County, White County, Williamson County
1 county
Legal Aid Chicago
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Cook County
36 counties
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Boone County, Bureau County, Carroll County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Fulton County, Grundy County, Henderson County, Henry County, Iroquois County, Jo Daviess County, Kane County, Kankakee County, Kendall County, Knox County, Lake County, LaSalle County, Lee County, Livingston County, McDonough County, McHenry County, McLean County, Marshall County, Mercer County, Ogle County, Peoria County, Putnam County, Rock Island County, Stark County, Stephenson County, Tazewell County, Warren County, Whiteside County, Will County, Winnebago County, Woodford County
Indiana
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Bartholomew County Youth Services
Bartholomew County Youth Shelter (Columbus) · Bartholomew
A short-term emergency shelter for youth in crisis or who have run away. An intake officer is available 24 hours a day to authorize immediate placement.
Columbus, IN
Centerstone
Stepping Stones Transitional Housing (Bloomington) · Monroe
A structured program that helps young people move from homelessness to stability. You get safe housing and an independent living coach who helps with school and job goals.
Bloomington, IN
Clark County Youth Shelter & Family Services, Inc.
Clark County Youth Shelter (Jeffersonville) · Clark
24/7 crisis help and emergency shelter for youth who need a safe place to stay. You can call the crisis line or walk in for immediate help and counseling.
Jeffersonville, IN
Crisis Center, Inc.
Alternative House Youth Shelter (Gary Area) · Lake
A 24/7 emergency shelter where youth can stay safely for up to 20 days. Includes crisis counseling and transportation to your home school so your education is not interrupted.
Gary, IN
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
Monroe County Youth Services Bureau
Binkley House Emergency Youth Shelter · Monroe, IN
24/7 emergency shelter and crisis help for runaway, homeless or at-risk youth ages 10–17.
615 S Adams St, Bloomington, IN 47403
Open Door Youth Services
Open Door Youth Services Shelter (New Albany Area) · Floyd
A residential facility providing emergency care for youth in the Floyd County area. Staff provide crisis management and help youth find long-term stability.
New Albany, IN
Outreach, Inc.
Drop-In Centers for Youth in Indianapolis · Marion
Safe spaces where young people can do laundry, take showers, eat a hot meal and pick up clothing. Case managers on site can help with housing, medical care and getting documents like a birth certificate.
Indianapolis, IN
Stopover, Inc.
Transitional Living Program in Indianapolis · Marion
A voluntary program in a real home setting for young people finishing their education. Residents get food, clothing and intensive support for up to 540 days while they move toward stable adulthood.
Indianapolis, IN
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
Free Legal Help
Child Advocates
Free Attorneys for Youth in Foster Care Cases (Indiana) · Statewide
Free lawyers for older youth so your voice is heard in court and in case planning. The program also pairs you with a Support Advocate who helps with medical and therapy needs.
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Disability Rights
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Indiana's protection and advocacy agency. Call 800-622-4845 or use the online help form.
Statewide
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Kansas
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Wichita Children's Home
Street Outreach Services and 24/7 Youth Hotline · Sedgwick
Help for young people on the streets in Wichita — food, clothing, survival items, and a way into emergency shelter. Call the 24/7 hotline or walk in.
Wichita, KS
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Center of Kansas
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Kansas's protection and advocacy agency. Free legal and advocacy help with abuse, neglect, special education, employment and community services.
Kansas Legal Services
Free Legal Help for Kansas Youth and Young Adults · Statewide
Kansas Legal Services provides free and low-cost civil legal help across all 105 Kansas counties, including issues that affect young people leaving foster care such as records, housing, benefits, and identity documents.
Topeka, KS
Kansas Legal Services
Kansas Legal Services — Free Expungement Help, Including Juvenile Records · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free attorney help may be available; court filing fees are separate ($100–$195).
KS
Statewide
Kansas Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Kentucky
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Arbor Youth Services
Outreach Drop-In Center (Lexington) · Fayette
A daily drop-in center for young adults without stable housing — laundry, a kitchen, crisis counseling, and a path into housing programs.
Lexington, KY
Brighton Center
Homeward Bound Shelter · Kenton, KY
24-hour emergency shelter for runaway, homeless, abused and neglected youth ages 11–17 in Northern Kentucky.
13-15 East 20th Street, Covington, KY 41014
YMCA of Greater Louisville
Safe Place Young Adult Drop-In Center · Jefferson
A welcoming drop-in space with showers, laundry, meals, and job coaching. No referral needed — walk in weekday mornings or call or text.
Louisville, KY
Free Legal Help
Kentucky Justice Online
Kentucky — Juvenile Expungement Petition and Free Legal Aid Contacts · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free help may be available; filing costs are not stated.
KY
Kentucky Protection and Advocacy
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Kentucky's protection and advocacy agency. Call 800-372-2988.
Kentucky Legal Aid
Free Civil Legal Help in Western Kentucky · Warren
Free legal advice and representation for people with low incomes — housing problems, public benefits, and other barriers. Call the intake line to apply.
Bowling Green, KY
37 counties
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Adair County, Bell County, Breathitt County, Casey County, Clark County, Clay County, Clinton County, Cumberland County, Estill County, Floyd County, Garrard County, Harlan County, Jackson County, Johnson County, Knott County, Knox County, Laurel County, Lawrence County, Lee County, Leslie County, Letcher County, Lincoln County, McCreary County, Madison County, Magoffin County, Martin County, Monroe County, Owsley County, Perry County, Pike County, Powell County, Pulaski County, Rockcastle County, Russell County, Wayne County, Whitley County, Wolfe County
35 counties
Kentucky Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Allen County, Ballard County, Barren County, Butler County, Caldwell County, Calloway County, Carlisle County, Christian County, Crittenden County, Daviess County, Edmonson County, Fulton County, Graves County, Green County, Hancock County, Hart County, Henderson County, Hickman County, Hopkins County, Livingston County, Logan County, Lyon County, McCracken County, McLean County, Marshall County, Metcalfe County, Muhlenberg County, Ohio County, Simpson County, Taylor County, Todd County, Trigg County, Union County, Warren County, Webster County
33 counties
Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Anderson County, Bath County, Boone County, Bourbon County, Boyd County, Boyle County, Bracken County, Campbell County, Carroll County, Carter County, Elliott County, Fayette County, Fleming County, Franklin County, Gallatin County, Grant County, Greenup County, Harrison County, Jessamine County, Kenton County, Lewis County, Mason County, Menifee County, Mercer County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Nicholas County, Owen County, Pendleton County, Robertson County, Rowan County, Scott County, Woodford County
15 counties
Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Breckinridge County, Bullitt County, Grayson County, Hardin County, Henry County, Jefferson County, Larue County, Marion County, Meade County, Nelson County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Spencer County, Trimble County, Washington County
Louisiana
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Christopher Youth
Youth Shelter & Crisis Center · Ouachita, LA
Emergency housing, food, counseling and a 24/7 crisis line for homeless or runaway youth ages 11–17.
205 Smith Ave, Monroe, LA 71203
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Louisiana
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Louisiana's protection and advocacy agency. No cost. Call 504-522-2337.
Louisiana Bar Foundation
Free Lawyer for Children in Foster Care (Child in Need of Care Cases) · Statewide
The Louisiana Bar Foundation funds attorneys who represent children in Child in Need of Care cases statewide. The lawyer attends court hearings, family team meetings and permanency planning on the child's behalf.
New Orleans, LA
42 counties
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Acadia Parish, Allen Parish, Avoyelles Parish, Beauregard Parish, Bienville Parish, Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Caldwell Parish, Cameron Parish, Catahoula Parish, Claiborne Parish, Concordia Parish, De Soto Parish, East Carroll Parish, Evangeline Parish, Franklin Parish, Grant Parish, Iberia Parish, Jackson Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Lafayette Parish, LaSalle Parish, Lincoln Parish, Madison Parish, Morehouse Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Ouachita Parish, Rapides Parish, Red River Parish, Richland Parish, Sabine Parish, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish, Tensas Parish, Union Parish, Vermilion Parish, Vernon Parish, Webster Parish, West Carroll Parish, Winn Parish
22 counties
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Ascension Parish, Assumption Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, East Feliciana Parish, Iberville Parish, Jefferson Parish, Lafourche Parish, Livingston Parish, Orleans Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. Helena Parish, St. James Parish, St. John the Baptist Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Washington Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, West Feliciana Parish
Massachusetts
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Communities for People (CFP)
Pathways to Independence — Boston · Suffolk County, MA
Case management, help finding housing, referrals for mental health or substance use, and emergency money for things like deposits or utility shutoffs.
Boston, MA
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
Emergency Shelter for Homeless Teens · Statewide
Emergency shelter for homeless teens in the MetroWest area.
Framingham, MA
Free Legal Help
Children's Law Center of Massachusetts
Free Legal Help for Youth in and Leaving Foster Care · Essex County, MA
Court-appointed attorneys represent children living in foster care and young adults ages 18-22 who have left care, including help with housing, school and health issues. A statewide helpline answers foster-care legal questions.
Lynn, MA
5 counties
Community Legal Aid, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Berkshire County, Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Worcester County
1 county
Northeast Legal Aid, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Essex County
5 counties
South Coastal Counties Legal Services
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Barnstable County, Bristol County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Plymouth County
3 counties
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Middlesex County, Norfolk County, Suffolk County
Maryland
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center
24-Hour Crisis Hotline & Runaway Teen Program · Howard, MD
24-hour crisis hotline, free walk-in counseling, emergency shelter and a Runaway Teen Program for youth and families.
6700 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Loving Arms Incorporated
Emergency Shelter for Adolescents · Baltimore city, MD
24/7 emergency shelter (up to 21 days) and case management for runaway and homeless youth ages 12–17.
2901 Druid Park Drive, Suite 103, Baltimore, MD 21215
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Maryland
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Maryland's protection and advocacy agency, serving people of any age with any disability type.
Maryland Legal Aid
Maryland Legal Aid — Free Expungement Clinics and Legal Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "Maryland Legal Aid does NOT charge clients fees for its services."
MD
Statewide
Maryland Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Maine
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Kids Legal · Statewide
Free civil legal aid project for Maine's children and youth, covering school rights, runaways/emancipation, LGBTQ+ protections, housing issues like lead paint, and juvenile court information.
Portland, ME 04112
Statewide
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Michigan
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo
The Ark Crisis Line and Youth Shelter (Southwest Michigan) · Barry
A 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth, with case management, counseling and medical care during a stay of up to 21 days.
Kalamazoo, MI
Child & Family Charities
Gateway Youth Crisis Hotline and Housing (Lansing Area) · Ingham
A 24-hour hotline for youth facing family conflict or homelessness, connecting you to emergency shelter, street outreach and long-term housing help.
Lansing, MI
Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan
Pete's Place and Third Level Youth Services (Traverse City) · Grand Traverse
A 24/7 shelter for youth who have run away or are in intense family conflict, plus free legal aid clinics and crisis prevention education.
Traverse City, MI
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
Covenant House Michigan
Detroit Crisis Center (24/7) · Wayne
An emergency shelter and drop-in center with a safe place to stay, hot meals and medical care for young people facing homelessness, plus laundry, showers and help finishing school or finding a job.
Detroit, MI
Covenant House Michigan
Grand Rapids Crisis Center (24/7) · Kent
A 24/7 emergency shelter with short-term housing, basic needs and physical and mental healthcare for youth in West Michigan, plus workforce development and future planning.
Detroit, MI
Detroit Phoenix Center
Zen Zone Drop-In Center (Detroit) · Wayne
A low-barrier safe space with showers, laundry, hot meals and computer labs, plus housing crisis support and programs like leadership training and career readiness.
Detroit, MI
Reach Resource Services
Reach Shelter and Traverse Place (Flint Area) · Genesee
24/7 emergency shelter for younger teens and a long-term transitional living program for young adults, with crisis intervention, family counseling and independent living skills training.
Flint, MI
The Harbor
The Harbor and Wings of the Harbor (Port Huron) · St. Clair
A 24-hour emergency shelter and a transitional living program for youth in St. Clair County, with help on housing referrals, school enrollment, job searching and basics like food and clothing.
Port Huron, MI
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Michigan
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Michigan's protection and advocacy agency. Call (800) 288-5923.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Legal Aid of Western Michigan — Free Expungement Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "free legal services to eligible clients in our 17-county service area."
MI
Michigan Legal Help
Free Legal Self-Help Tools for Youth (Statewide) · Statewide
Free online self-help tools for youth issues like emancipation, name changes and gender marker changes, plus guides for youth facing homelessness or navigating foster care.
Lansing, MI
Michigan Legal Help
Michigan Legal Help — Setting Aside a Juvenile Adjudication · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free to read; fingerprinting may cost about $10–$25.
MI
3 counties
Lakeshore Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Macomb County, Oakland County, Wayne County
17 counties
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Allegan County, Berrien County, Cass County, Ionia County, Kalamazoo County, Kent County, Lake County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Montcalm County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oceana County, Osceola County, Ottawa County, St. Joseph County, Van Buren County
14 counties
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Arenac County, Bay County, Clare County, Genesee County, Gladwin County, Gratiot County, Huron County, Isabella County, Lapeer County, Midland County, Saginaw County, St. Clair County, Sanilac County, Tuscola County
36 counties
Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Alcona County, Alger County, Alpena County, Antrim County, Baraga County, Benzie County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Emmet County, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Houghton County, Iosco County, Iron County, Kalkaska County, Keweenaw County, Leelanau County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Menominee County, Missaukee County, Montmorency County, Ogemaw County, Ontonagon County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Presque Isle County, Roscommon County, Schoolcraft County, Wexford County
13 counties
Michigan Advocacy Program
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Barry County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Clinton County, Eaton County, Hillsdale County, Ingham County, Jackson County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Monroe County, Shiawassee County, Washtenaw County
Minnesota
Shelters & Crisis Lines
180 Degrees
VonWald Southeast Youth Shelter · Olmsted County
12-bed emergency shelter in Rochester for youth in crisis, explicitly including youth transitioning between foster families or without a safe place to stay due to family crisis.
Rochester, MN
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
The Link
Dignity House Emergency Shelter · Hennepin County
Emergency shelter for youth ages 10-17 of all gender identities who have run away, are experiencing homelessness, or are involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Accepts referrals from any jurisdiction.
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
Free Legal Help
Children's Law Center of Minnesota
Free Legal Help for Youth in Foster Care · Hennepin County
The Children's Law Center of Minnesota provides free legal representation and advocacy to children and youth in Minnesota's foster care system, helping them understand and use their rights.
St. Paul, MN
Minnesota Disability Law Center — Into Adulthood
Free legal help for youth with disabilities ages 14 to 24 · Statewide
Minnesota's protection and advocacy agency, with a program specifically for youth transitioning to adulthood — education, employment and community integration.
Volunteer Lawyers Network
Volunteer Lawyers Network — Free Criminal Expungement Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "free legal help by phone, online, and through in-person and virtual legal clinics."
MN
21 counties
Central Minnesota Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Anoka County, Benton County, Big Stone County, Chippewa County, Chisago County, Hennepin County, Isanti County, Kandiyohi County, Lac qui Parle County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Meeker County, Mille Lacs County, Morrison County, Renville County, Sherburne County, Stearns County, Swift County, Todd County, Wright County, Yellow Medicine County
11 counties
Justice North
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Aitkin County, Carlton County, Cass County, Cook County, Crow Wing County, Itasca County, Kanabec County, Koochiching County, Lake County, Pine County, St. Louis County
22 counties
Justice North
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Becker County, Beltrami County, Clay County, Clearwater County, Douglas County, Grant County, Hubbard County, Kittson County, Lake of the Woods County, Mahnomen County, Marshall County, Norman County, Otter Tail County, Pennington County, Polk County, Pope County, Red Lake County, Roseau County, Stevens County, Traverse County, Wadena County, Wilkin County
33 counties
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Blue Earth County, Brown County, Carver County, Cottonwood County, Dakota County, Dodge County, Faribault County, Fillmore County, Freeborn County, Goodhue County, Houston County, Jackson County, Le Sueur County, McLeod County, Martin County, Mower County, Murray County, Nicollet County, Nobles County, Olmsted County, Pipestone County, Ramsey County, Redwood County, Rice County, Rock County, Scott County, Sibley County, Steele County, Wabasha County, Waseca County, Washington County, Watonwan County, Winona County
Missouri
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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 & Family Services
Epworth Drop-In Center · St. Louis
A safe place with laundry, a full kitchen, a computer lab, and a medical clinic partner. Walk in or call the 24/7 helpline.
St. Louis, MO
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
Synergy Services
Street Outreach and Youth Resiliency Center Drop-In · Clay
Showers, laundry, meals, clothing and hygiene items, plus help finding housing and work. Drop in at the Youth Resiliency Center or call the youth crisis hotline.
Kansas City, MO
Free Legal Help
FosterAdopt Connect
Free Legal Help for Foster Youth · Statewide
FosterAdopt Connect connects current and former foster youth with attorneys for everyday legal problems like traffic tickets, landlord and tenant issues and minor charges.
18600 E. 37th Terr. S., Independence, MO 64057
Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Missouri's protection and advocacy agency, offering free information, advocacy and legal services.
40 counties
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Andrew County, Atchison County, Barton County, Bates County, Benton County, Buchanan County, Caldwell County, Camden County, Carroll County, Cass County, Clay County, Clinton County, Daviess County, DeKalb County, Gentry County, Grundy County, Harrison County, Henry County, Hickory County, Holt County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Johnson County, Lafayette County, Linn County, Livingston County, McDonald County, Mercer County, Morgan County, Newton County, Nodaway County, Pettis County, Platte County, Putnam County, Ray County, St. Clair County, Saline County, Sullivan County, Vernon County, Worth County
21 counties
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Adair County, Clark County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, Knox County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Macon County, Marion County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Pike County, Ralls County, St. Charles County, St. Louis County, Schuyler County, Scotland County, Shelby County, Warren County, Washington County, St. Louis city
43 counties
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Barry County, Bollinger County, Butler County, Cape Girardeau County, Carter County, Cedar County, Christian County, Crawford County, Dade County, Dallas County, Dent County, Douglas County, Dunklin County, Gasconade County, Greene County, Howell County, Iron County, Laclede County, Lawrence County, Madison County, Maries County, Mississippi County, New Madrid County, Oregon County, Ozark County, Pemiscot County, Perry County, Phelps County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Reynolds County, Ripley County, Ste. Genevieve County, St. Francois County, Scott County, Shannon County, Stoddard County, Stone County, Taney County, Texas County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wright County
11 counties
Mid-Missouri Legal Services Corporation
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Audrain County, Boone County, Callaway County, Chariton County, Cole County, Cooper County, Howard County, Miller County, Moniteau County, Osage County, Randolph County
Mississippi
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Christians in Action, Inc.
Emergency Children's Shelter Central Mississippi · Hinds, MS
Emergency shelter for abused, neglected and crisis-affected children and youth through age 17.
2025 North Siwell Road, Jackson, MS 39212
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
Free Legal Help
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Free Civil Legal Aid (Gulf Coast) · Harrison
Free legal advice and representation for low-income people with civil legal problems. They help with housing, family issues, and individual rights.
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi Center for Justice
Mississippi Center for Justice — Expungement Legal Help · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Help paying for expungement is available for financial hardship.
MS
43 counties
Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Adams County, Amite County, Claiborne County, Clarke County, Copiah County, Covington County, Forrest County, Franklin County, George County, Greene County, Hancock County, Harrison County, Hinds County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jefferson County, Jefferson Davis County, Jones County, Kemper County, Lamar County, Lauderdale County, Lawrence County, Leake County, Lincoln County, Madison County, Marion County, Neshoba County, Newton County, Noxubee County, Pearl River County, Perry County, Pike County, Rankin County, Scott County, Simpson County, Smith County, Stone County, Walthall County, Warren County, Wayne County, Wilkinson County, Yazoo County
39 counties
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Alcorn County, Attala County, Benton County, Bolivar County, Calhoun County, Carroll County, Chickasaw County, Choctaw County, Clay County, Coahoma County, DeSoto County, Grenada County, Humphreys County, Issaquena County, Itawamba County, Lafayette County, Lee County, Leflore County, Lowndes County, Marshall County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Oktibbeha County, Panola County, Pontotoc County, Prentiss County, Quitman County, Sharkey County, Sunflower County, Tallahatchie County, Tate County, Tippah County, Tishomingo County, Tunica County, Union County, Washington County, Webster County, Winston County, Yalobusha County
Montana
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Alliance for Youth
Youth Resource Center Drop-In (Great Falls) · Cascade
A low-barrier drop-in center with food, laundry, showers, and help connecting to housing and jobs. Just walk in Monday through Friday afternoons.
Great Falls, MT
HRDC (Human Resource Development Council)
Blueprint Youth Housing and Mentorship (Bozeman) · Gallatin
Emergency and transitional housing for young people in the Bozeman area, with one-on-one mentoring and help with school and work. Call or email to ask about a spot.
Bozeman, MT
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
Yellowstone County Youth Services Center
Shelter Care Program · Yellowstone, MT
24/7 temporary shelter for youth ages 12–17 in crisis, by referral.
410 S 26th St, Billings, MT 59101
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Montana
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Montana's protection and advocacy agency. Call or fill out a request form.
Montana Legal Services Association
Montana Legal Services — Misdemeanor Expungement Forms · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free forms; court costs are separate (fee-waiver forms included).
MT
Statewide
Montana Legal Services Association
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
North Carolina
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Coastal Horizons Center
Open House Youth Shelter and Transitional Living — Wilmington · New Hanover County, NC
Free, confidential emergency shelter, counseling, school and job help, and a Transitional Living Program for older teens moving toward living on their own.
NC
Haven House Services
Wrenn House Youth Shelter · Statewide
24/7 emergency shelter for youth 10-17 who are homeless, running away or in crisis.
The Relatives
On Ramp Resource Center and Youth Crisis Shelter · Mecklenburg County, NC
The Relatives helps young people ages 7–24 in Charlotte find shelter and support: the On Ramp Resource Center (2219 Freedom Dr) for drop-in help, a Youth Crisis Center for emergency shelter, and housing programs. A 24/7 Youth Crisis Hotline is answered at (704) 377-0602; On Ramp can be reached at (704) 344-1111.
2219 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
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
Free Legal Help
Council for Children's Rights
Legal Advocacy for Mecklenburg County Children · Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Council for Children's Rights provides advocacy for children including delinquency defense, mental health representation, custody advocacy, Guardian ad Litem and special education representation.
Disability Rights North Carolina
Free legal help with school and transition services · Statewide
North Carolina's protection and advocacy agency, helping students with disabilities access transition and pre-employment services.
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Legal Aid of North Carolina — Free Criminal Record Expunction Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "We provide free legal help to low-income North Carolinians."
NC
Statewide
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
North Dakota
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Williams County Adolescent Care Center
24/7 Youth Shelter Care · Williams, ND
24/7 shelter care for youth ages 12–17, by referral, including beds for trafficking victims.
1020 10th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801
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
Free Legal Help
Statewide
Legal Services of North Dakota
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Nebraska
Shelters & Crisis Lines
CEDARS Youth Services
CEDARS Pioneers Center · Lancaster, NE
24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12–18 facing homelessness, abuse, neglect or family crisis.
6601 Pioneers Boulevard, Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68506
Foster Care Closet of Nebraska
Foster Care Closet of Nebraska — Free Clothing for Foster Youth · Statewide
Free clothing shopping events for youth in foster care in Nebraska. A recent event was held in Beatrice.
NE
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Nebraska
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Nebraska's protection and advocacy agency. Call (402) 413-2016.
Statewide
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
New Hampshire
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Waypoint
Young Adult Emergency Shelter · Statewide
Low-barrier overnight shelter for young adults 18-24 experiencing homelessness.
Dover, NH
Waypoint
Transitional Living Program · Statewide
Free transitional housing and life-skills support for young people moving from homelessness or foster care toward independent living.
Dover, NH
Free Legal Help
Statewide
603 Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
New Jersey
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Anchor House
Anchor House Youth Shelter · Mercer, NJ
24-hour, 365-day walk-in emergency shelter and crisis help for youth ages 12–17 who have run away or are homeless.
482 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
Center For Family Services
Street Outreach Services (SOS) — Help for Youth on Their Own · Camden County, NJ
Center For Family Services' Street Outreach Services team helps young people in Camden County who are homeless or on their own, with survival supplies, crisis counseling, and connections to safe housing including the Camden DREAMS program for young adults who have aged out. The 24/7 SOS helpline is 1-800-355-0660.
584 Benson Street, Camden, NJ 08103
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
Ocean's Harbor House
SHORE House — Transitional Living and 24-Hour Help · Ocean County, NJ
Ocean's Harbor House in Toms River runs the SHORE House, a supervised transitional living home for young people, along with drop-in and day services, street outreach, and wellness support. The 24-hour office line is 732-281-0822 — call or text anytime.
Toms River, NJ
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights New Jersey
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
New Jersey's protection and advocacy agency. Free legal and advocacy help investigating abuse and neglect and protecting disability rights.
Legal Services of New Jersey
Legal Services of New Jersey — Free Expungement Help and Hotline · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free legal assistance for those who qualify.
NJ
3 counties
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Mercer County, Middlesex County, Union County
1 county
Essex-Newark Legal Services Project, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Essex County
5 counties
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Hunterdon County, Morris County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Warren County
3 counties
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bergen County, Hudson County, Passaic County
9 counties
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Salem County
New Mexico
Shelters & Crisis Lines
New Day Youth and Family Services
New Day — 24/7 Youth Shelter and Transitional Housing (Albuquerque) · Bernalillo County, NM
New Day serves over 900 young people ages 11–25 every year. The Safe Home is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for young people ages 11–17 who need a safe place to stay, and Transitional Housing Supports offer 6–18 months of subsidized housing with support for young people ages 17–24. Apply online through New Day's housing application form.
Albuquerque, NM
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
Free Legal Help
1 county
DNA-Peoples Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
San Juan County
32 counties
New Mexico Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bernalillo County, Catron County, Chaves County, Cibola County, Colfax County, Curry County, De Baca County, Doña Ana County, Eddy County, Grant County, Guadalupe County, Harding County, Hidalgo County, Lea County, Lincoln County, Los Alamos County, Luna County, McKinley County, Mora County, Otero County, Quay County, Rio Arriba County, Roosevelt County, Sandoval County, San Miguel County, Santa Fe County, Sierra County, Socorro County, Taos County, Torrance County, Union County, Valencia County
Nevada
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Eddy House
Emergency Shelter & Drop-In Center · Washoe, NV
24/7 drop-in center with overnight beds for homeless young adults ages 18–24 in Northern Nevada.
Reno, NV
Living Grace Homes
Living Grace Homes — Housing for Young Moms · Clark County, NV
A safe home and long-term support for young women who are pregnant or newly parenting and homeless or at risk of homelessness. Residents get housing plus life-skills, parenting, nutrition and money classes, help with school and jobs, and on-site doula support.
Henderson, NV
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
Free Legal Help
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Children's Attorneys Project (CAP) · Clark County
The Children's Attorneys Project represents abused and neglected children in Clark County's foster care system, serving as the child's voice in court and allowing them to take an active role in decisions about their future. Children are referred by the court, social workers, and family members.
725 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Nevada Legal Services
Nevada Legal Services — How to Seal a Criminal Record · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. The official page does not say filing is free; court, copy or fingerprint costs may apply.
NV
Statewide
Nevada Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
New York
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Ali Forney Center
24-Hour Drop-In Center · New York, NY
24-hour drop-in with emergency services and a path to housing for homeless LGBTQ+ youth ages 16–24.
307 West 38th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
Ali Forney Center
Ali Forney Drop-In Center (24 Hours, LGBTQ+ Youth) · New York
A 24-hour safe haven for LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth with food, medical care and mental health services. It is the main entry point for emergency housing and long-term support.
New York, NY
Behavioral Health Services North
Youth Crisis Residential Services (North Country) · Clinton
A 24/7 supervised short-term retreat for youth in an emotional or psychiatric crisis — a safe, home-like bridge back to stability, in Plattsburgh and Queensbury.
Plattsburgh, NY
Compass House
Compass House Resource Center and Shelter (Buffalo) · Erie
A safe spot where youth can drop in for a meal, get help with housing or find a job, plus a 24/7 emergency shelter for younger teens and a crisis hotline.
Buffalo, NY
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
Covenant House New York
Crisis Shelter (Manhattan, 24/7) · New York
NYC's largest shelter for youth experiencing homelessness: a safe place to sleep, hot meals, clean clothes and medical care. Doors are open 24/7 for any young person who needs immediate help.
New York, NY
Equinox, Inc.
Equinox Youth Supportive Services (Albany) · Albany
A center at the Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area where Albany youth can find shelter, food, clothing and help getting legal documents, with one-on-one advocacy.
Albany, NY
Hudson River Housing
Pete's Place Drop-In and River Haven Shelter (Poughkeepsie) · Dutchess
A youth drop-in center (Pete's Place) and emergency shelter (River Haven) with housing navigation, hot meals, showers and 24/7 crisis intervention.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Long Island Crisis Center
Long Island Runaway Hotline (24/7) · Nassau
A 24/7 confidential hotline with crisis intervention and emergency housing help for runaway or maltreated youth, connecting young people to safe alternatives to the street.
Bellmore, NY
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
Runaway and Homeless Youth Hotline (Oneida County, 24/7) · Oneida
A 24/7 hotline for runaway or homeless youth in Oneida County, with crisis counseling and help finding safe living arrangements or reuniting with family when appropriate.
Utica, NY
Project Hospitality
Staten Island Youth Drop-In Center (24/7) · Richmond
A 24/7 supportive space for at-risk and runaway youth with meals, clothing and life skills workshops, plus trauma-informed counseling and help with housing and jobs.
Staten Island, NY
Rising Ground
Safe Space Drop-In Centers (Jamaica and Far Rockaway, 24/7) · Queens
24/7 drop-in centers in Queens with a full kitchen, showers, laundry and computer labs. Youth can get crisis counseling, GED help and housing referrals anytime, including holidays.
Queens, NY
Safe Horizon
Streetwork Project Drop-In Centers (Harlem and Lower East Side) · New York
Safe spaces where youth can get hot meals, showers, clothing and medical care. Counselors on site help with legal issues, mental health and finding a safe place to sleep.
New York, NY
SCO Family of Services
Brooklyn Youth Center (Brownsville, 24/7) · Kings
A 24/7 drop-in center with crisis intervention, family mediation and basics like food and laundry. Staff connect youth to emergency housing and education resources.
Brooklyn, NY
The Center for Youth
24-Hour Youth Crisis Line and Shelter (Rochester) · Monroe
A 24/7 lifeline and emergency shelter for Rochester youth who need a safe place to stay or someone to talk to, providing meals and clothing in a respectful, voluntary setting.
Rochester, NY
The Children's Village
The Sanctuary Youth Shelter (Westchester) · Westchester
A warm, voluntary crisis shelter where youth under 18 can find a safe alternative to the streets, with counseling and case management.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
The Salvation Army Syracuse
Booth House and Barnabas Youth Shelters (Syracuse) · Onondaga
Emergency housing for youth and young adults: Booth House is a runaway shelter for teens, and Barnabas House gives young adults short-term housing while they prepare for independence.
Syracuse, NY
Free Legal Help
The Legal Aid Society
Free Lawyers for NYC Youth in Foster Care · Bronx
Free legal representation and social work support for New York City youth in foster care or family court, helping you navigate the system, keep school stable and protect your rights.
New York, NY
Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
Attorneys for Children Unit (Erie County) · Erie
Free lawyers and social workers who give Erie County youth in foster care a voice in court decisions about their safety and future, with child advocates and education specialists on the team.
Buffalo, NY
Disability Rights New York
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
New York's protection and advocacy agency. Free legal and advocacy help with abuse, neglect, education and discrimination issues.
Prisoners' Legal Services of New York
Free Lawyer for Prison Discipline (Tier III) Hearings · Statewide
Free legal representation at Tier III disciplinary hearings. Check "yes" for legal representation on the Tier Assistance Form and ask for representation on the record when the hearing starts; the prison postpones the hearing and gives you phone access to the program.
13 counties
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Broome County, Cayuga County, Chenango County, Cortland County, Delaware County, Herkimer County, Jefferson County, Lewis County, Madison County, Oneida County, Onondaga County, Oswego County, Otsego County
16 counties
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Albany County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Essex County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, Rensselaer County, St. Lawrence County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Schoharie County, Warren County, Washington County
14 counties
Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Allegany County, Cattaraugus County, Chautauqua County, Chemung County, Livingston County, Monroe County, Ontario County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Steuben County, Tioga County, Tompkins County, Wayne County, Yates County
5 counties
Legal Services NYC
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bronx County, Kings County, New York County, Queens County, Richmond County
2 counties
Legal Services of Long Island
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Nassau County, Suffolk County
7 counties
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Dutchess County, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockland County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, Westchester County
5 counties
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Erie County, Genesee County, Niagara County, Orleans County, Wyoming County
Ohio
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Ohio
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Ohio's protection and advocacy agency. Call 800-282-9181. No income requirement.
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio — Free Reentry Legal Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "free noncriminal legal help to people who live in 36 Ohio counties."
OH
Ohio Legal Help
Ohio Legal Help — Sealing and Expunging Juvenile Records · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free to file: "There is no fee to submit juvenile record sealing forms."
OH
8 counties
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Columbiana County, Mahoning County, Medina County, Portage County, Stark County, Summit County, Trumbull County, Wayne County
36 counties
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Adams County, Athens County, Belmont County, Carroll County, Coshocton County, Delaware County, Fairfield County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Gallia County, Guernsey County, Harrison County, Hocking County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Licking County, Madison County, Marion County, Meigs County, Monroe County, Morgan County, Morrow County, Muskingum County, Noble County, Perry County, Pickaway County, Pike County, Ross County, Scioto County, Tuscarawas County, Union County, Vinton County, Washington County
32 counties
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Allen County, Ashland County, Auglaize County, Champaign County, Clark County, Crawford County, Darke County, Defiance County, Erie County, Fulton County, Greene County, Hancock County, Hardin County, Henry County, Huron County, Logan County, Lucas County, Mercer County, Miami County, Montgomery County, Ottawa County, Paulding County, Preble County, Putnam County, Richland County, Sandusky County, Seneca County, Shelby County, Van Wert County, Williams County, Wood County, Wyandot County
7 counties
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Brown County, Butler County, Clermont County, Clinton County, Hamilton County, Highland County, Warren County
5 counties
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Ashtabula County, Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Lake County, Lorain County
Oklahoma
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Oklahoma
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Oklahoma's protection and advocacy agency. Call 800-880-7755.
Statewide
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Oregon
Shelters & Crisis Lines
15th Night
15th Night Rapid Access Network (Lane County) · Lane
A community network giving quick access to shelter, food and clothing. Youth can call or text the hotline anytime to get help staying in school and off the streets.
Eugene, OR
Hearts With A Mission
Medford Youth Shelter · Jackson
24/7 emergency shelter, meals and educational support for youth in Southern Oregon, with case managers who help with transition planning and family mediation.
Medford, OR
Home Youth Services (MWVCAA)
Taylor's House Emergency Shelter (Salem) · Marion
A safe emergency home in Salem for youth who need a temporary place to stay, with 24/7 shelter, meals and support to find long-term stability.
Salem, OR
J Bar J Youth Services
The LOFT — Living Options For Teens (Bend) · Deschutes
An emergency shelter for youth in Central Oregon: stay up to 21 nights with crisis intervention, case management and help with life skills or family reunification.
Bend, OR
Janus Youth Programs
Porch Light Crisis Shelter · Multnomah, OR
Evening crisis shelter for young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205
Janus Youth Programs
Harry's Mother 24-Hour Crisis Center (Portland) · Multnomah
A 24-hour crisis center and shelter for youth who have run away or are in conflict at home, with safe housing, family mediation and a crisis line.
Portland, OR
Janus Youth Programs
Porch Light and Street Light Shelters (Portland) · Multnomah
Emergency shelters with a safe place to sleep, hot meals and case management for young adults. Staff help you connect to housing, healthcare and job training while you stay.
Portland, OR
Janus Youth Programs
Yellow Brick Road Street Outreach (Portland) · Multnomah
A street outreach team that meets you where you are, with food, hygiene kits and other survival supplies, and connects you to shelters, clinics and community resources.
Portland, OR
Looking Glass Youth and Family Services
Station 7 Emergency Shelter (Eugene) · Lane
An emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis hotline for runaway or homeless youth, with safe housing, food and family reconciliation services.
Eugene, OR
Maslow Project
Maslow Project Resource Center (Medford) · Jackson
Help with basics like food boxes, clothing and school supplies, plus case management and outreach to navigate housing, healthcare and education.
Medford, OR
New Avenues for Youth
Downtown Drop-In Day Services (Portland) · Multnomah
A safe downtown Portland space with meals six days a week, plus showers and laundry. Advocates on site help with job training, education and housing.
Portland, OR
New Avenues for Youth
Youth Opportunity Center Drop-In (East Multnomah County) · Multnomah
An East Multnomah County hub with meals, showers and computers for youth, plus help with education, job searches and stable housing.
Portland, OR
Outside In
Young Adult Day Program (Portland) · Multnomah
Three hot meals a day, warm showers and laundry for young adults, plus on-site help with housing, medical care and employment.
Portland, OR
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
Free Legal Help
Youth, Rights & Justice
Lawyers for Children in Foster Care and School Advocacy · Multnomah County, OR
Youth, Rights & Justice attorneys are appointed to represent children in Oregon foster care and dependency cases. Its SchoolWorks program fights for foster children's rights at school.
Portland, OR
Disability Rights Oregon
Disability Rights Oregon - Free Legal Help · Statewide
If your disability rights are being violated at school, in a facility, or anywhere else in Oregon, Disability Rights Oregon can give you free advice and may take your case. You can request help by filling out their online intake form or writing them a letter.
Statewide
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Pennsylvania
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
HopePHL
Youth Emergency Service (YES) · Philadelphia, PA
24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12–17 with medical care, counseling and school support.
325 N. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA
NEPA Youth Shelter
Free Housing Program for Young Adults (Scranton) · Lackawanna
Safe, stable housing for young adults with nowhere safe to stay, plus case management and mental health support — all at no cost. Call to ask about applying.
Scranton, PA
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Pennsylvania's protection and advocacy agency. Free legal and advocacy help with education, employment, housing and abuse or neglect.
4 counties
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County
18 counties
MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Adams County, Bedford County, Berks County, Blair County, Centre County, Clearfield County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Huntingdon County, Juniata County, Lancaster County, Lebanon County, Mifflin County, Perry County, Schuylkill County, York County
4 counties
Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Lawrence County
20 counties
North Penn Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bradford County, Carbon County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Lackawanna County, Lehigh County, Luzerne County, Lycoming County, Monroe County, Montour County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Pike County, Snyder County, Sullivan County, Susquehanna County, Tioga County, Union County, Wayne County, Wyoming County
10 counties
Northwestern Legal Services
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Cameron County, Crawford County, Elk County, Erie County, Forest County, McKean County, Mercer County, Potter County, Venango County, Warren County
1 county
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Philadelphia County
10 counties
Summit Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Armstrong County, Cambria County, Clarion County, Fayette County, Greene County, Indiana County, Jefferson County, Somerset County, Washington County, Westmoreland County
Rhode Island
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Rhode Island Center for Justice
Free Civil Legal Help, Including Housing · Statewide
Free civil legal help for low-income Rhode Islanders, including housing and tenant problems.
1 Empire Plaza, Suite 410, Providence, RI
Rhode Island Legal Services
Free Legal Help Clearing a Criminal Record · Statewide
Rhode Island Legal Services offers free civil legal help to eligible low-income Rhode Islanders, including expungement, sealing and correcting criminal records.
RI
Statewide
Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
South Carolina
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Pendleton Place
Youth Homeless Shelter · Greenville, SC
24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12–21 experiencing homelessness.
1133 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights South Carolina
Free legal help with school transition services · Statewide
South Carolina's protection and advocacy agency, helping residents with disabilities facing barriers to transition and employment services.
South Carolina Legal Services
South Carolina Legal Services — Overcoming a Criminal Record · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free to read; a $25 state record fee and court costs may apply.
SC
Statewide
South Carolina Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
South Dakota
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Family Connections Center
Safe Place Youth Emergency Shelter · Pennington, SD
Nightly emergency shelter and daytime drop-in center for homeless youth and young adults.
Rapid City, SD
Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota
Arise Youth Center · Statewide
Shelter and support for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth 10-17.
SD
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights South Dakota
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
South Dakota's protection and advocacy agency. Call 1-800-658-4782.
33 counties
Dakota Plains Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bennett County, Brule County, Buffalo County, Butte County, Campbell County, Charles Mix County, Corson County, Custer County, Dewey County, Fall River County, Grant County, Gregory County, Haakon County, Harding County, Hughes County, Hyde County, Jackson County, Jones County, Lawrence County, Lyman County, Meade County, Mellette County, Oglala Lakota County, Pennington County, Perkins County, Potter County, Roberts County, Stanley County, Sully County, Todd County, Tripp County, Walworth County, Ziebach County
33 counties
East River Legal Services
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Aurora County, Beadle County, Bon Homme County, Brookings County, Brown County, Clark County, Clay County, Codington County, Davison County, Day County, Deuel County, Douglas County, Edmunds County, Faulk County, Hamlin County, Hand County, Hanson County, Hutchinson County, Jerauld County, Kingsbury County, Lake County, Lincoln County, McCook County, McPherson County, Marshall County, Miner County, Minnehaha County, Moody County, Sanborn County, Spink County, Turner County, Union County, Yankton County
Tennessee
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Oasis Center
Emergency Shelter · Davidson, TN
Short-term safe shelter and 24/7 crisis help for runaway and homeless teens ages 13–17 in Middle Tennessee.
1704 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203
Oasis Center
Street Outreach Drop-In: Meals, Showers and Housing Help · Davidson
Drop in weekdays for a hot meal, showers, laundry and hygiene supplies, and help looking for housing. A 24/7 crisis line is also available.
Nashville, TN
OUTMemphis
Metamorphosis Youth Empowerment Center · Shelby
A drop-in center for LGBTQ+ young adults with free community dinners, life-skills workshops, and emergency housing support. Walk in Tuesday through Saturday afternoons.
Memphis, TN
The McNabb Center
Youth Emergency Shelter & Safe Place · Statewide
Emergency shelter and outreach for runaway and homeless youth 12-18.
Knoxville, TN
Free Legal Help
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Free Legal Help for Young People Leaving Foster Care · Davidson
Free civil legal help with housing, school, health benefits and other problems, including help for young people leaving state custody. Call to ask for help.
Nashville, TN
West Tennessee Legal Services
West Tennessee Legal Services — Free Reentry and Expungement Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: clients "will never be asked to pay for their attorney or paralegal."
TN
26 counties
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County, Carter County, Cocke County, Grainger County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Hamilton County, Hancock County, Hawkins County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Knox County, Loudon County, McMinn County, Marion County, Meigs County, Monroe County, Polk County, Rhea County, Sequatchie County, Sevier County, Sullivan County, Unicoi County, Washington County
48 counties
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Anderson County, Bedford County, Campbell County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Claiborne County, Clay County, Coffee County, Cumberland County, Davidson County, DeKalb County, Dickson County, Fentress County, Franklin County, Giles County, Grundy County, Hickman County, Houston County, Humphreys County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Macon County, Marshall County, Maury County, Montgomery County, Moore County, Morgan County, Overton County, Perry County, Pickett County, Putnam County, Roane County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Scott County, Smith County, Stewart County, Sumner County, Trousdale County, Union County, Van Buren County, Warren County, Wayne County, White County, Williamson County, Wilson County
17 counties
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County, Decatur County, Dyer County, Gibson County, Hardeman County, Hardin County, Haywood County, Henderson County, Henry County, Lake County, McNairy County, Madison County, Obion County, Weakley County
4 counties
West Tennessee Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Fayette County, Lauderdale County, Shelby County, Tipton County
Texas
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Covenant House Texas
Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center · Statewide
Emergency shelter and drop-in help for youth 18-24 facing homelessness or trafficking.
TX
Dallas Hope Charities
Dallas Hope Center — Shelter for LGBTQ+ Young Adults 18–24 · Dallas County, TX
Safe shelter for up to one year for LGBTQ+ young adults, including those aging out of foster care, with coaching, help getting ID, education, jobs and healthcare.
Dallas, TX
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Texas — Foster Care Program
Free lawyers for foster youth with disabilities · Statewide
Court-appointed legal representation for foster youth with disabilities on education, Medicaid hearings, medication monitoring and discharge planning.
114 counties
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Andrews County, Archer County, Armstrong County, Bailey County, Baylor County, Borden County, Briscoe County, Brown County, Callahan County, Carson County, Castro County, Childress County, Clay County, Cochran County, Coke County, Coleman County, Collin County, Collingsworth County, Comanche County, Concho County, Cooke County, Cottle County, Crane County, Crosby County, Dallam County, Dallas County, Dawson County, Deaf Smith County, Denton County, Dickens County, Donley County, Eastland County, Ector County, Ellis County, Erath County, Fannin County, Fisher County, Floyd County, Foard County, Gaines County, Garza County, Glasscock County, Gray County, Grayson County, Hale County, Hall County, Hansford County, Hardeman County, Hartley County, Haskell County, Hemphill County, Hockley County, Hood County, Howard County, Hunt County, Hutchinson County, Irion County, Jack County, Johnson County, Jones County, Kaufman County, Kent County, King County, Knox County, Lamb County, Lipscomb County, Loving County, Lubbock County, Lynn County, McCulloch County, Martin County, Menard County, Midland County, Mills County, Mitchell County, Montague County, Moore County, Motley County, Nolan County, Ochiltree County, Oldham County, Palo Pinto County, Parker County, Parmer County, Potter County, Randall County, Reagan County, Roberts County, Rockwall County, Runnels County, San Saba County, Schleicher County, Scurry County, Shackelford County, Sherman County, Somervell County, Stephens County, Sterling County, Stonewall County, Swisher County, Tarrant County, Taylor County, Terry County, Throckmorton County, Tom Green County, Upton County, Ward County, Wheeler County, Wichita County, Wilbarger County, Winkler County, Wise County, Yoakum County, Young County
72 counties
Lone Star Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Anderson County, Angelina County, Austin County, Bell County, Bosque County, Bowie County, Brazoria County, Brazos County, Burleson County, Camp County, Cass County, Chambers County, Cherokee County, Colorado County, Coryell County, Delta County, Falls County, Fayette County, Fort Bend County, Franklin County, Freestone County, Galveston County, Gregg County, Grimes County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, Harris County, Harrison County, Henderson County, Hill County, Hopkins County, Houston County, Jasper County, Jefferson County, Lamar County, Lampasas County, Lee County, Leon County, Liberty County, Limestone County, McLennan County, Madison County, Marion County, Matagorda County, Milam County, Montgomery County, Morris County, Nacogdoches County, Navarro County, Newton County, Orange County, Panola County, Polk County, Rains County, Red River County, Robertson County, Rusk County, Sabine County, San Augustine County, San Jacinto County, Shelby County, Smith County, Titus County, Trinity County, Tyler County, Upshur County, Van Zandt County, Walker County, Waller County, Washington County, Wharton County, Wood County
68 counties
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Aransas County, Atascosa County, Bandera County, Bastrop County, Bee County, Bexar County, Blanco County, Brewster County, Brooks County, Burnet County, Caldwell County, Calhoun County, Cameron County, Comal County, Crockett County, Culberson County, DeWitt County, Dimmit County, Duval County, Edwards County, El Paso County, Frio County, Gillespie County, Goliad County, Gonzales County, Guadalupe County, Hays County, Hidalgo County, Hudspeth County, Jackson County, Jeff Davis County, Jim Hogg County, Jim Wells County, Karnes County, Kendall County, Kenedy County, Kerr County, Kimble County, Kinney County, Kleberg County, La Salle County, Lavaca County, Live Oak County, Llano County, McMullen County, Mason County, Maverick County, Medina County, Nueces County, Pecos County, Presidio County, Real County, Reeves County, Refugio County, San Patricio County, Starr County, Sutton County, Terrell County, Travis County, Uvalde County, Val Verde County, Victoria County, Webb County, Willacy County, Williamson County, Wilson County, Zapata County, Zavala County
Utah
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Salt Lake County Youth Services
Homeless Youth Walk-In Program — Open 24 Hours · Salt Lake County, UT
Free overnight shelter, food, showers, laundry and counseling at the west entrance of the Salt Lake County Youth Hub. Open 24 hours. No ID needed.
Salt Lake City, UT
Switchpoint Community Resource Center
Free Housing for Homeless High School Students (Counselor Referral Required) · Davis County, UT
The Teen Living Center in Layton is a free 16-bed residence where high school students who don't have a safe place to sleep can live, stay in school, and get one-on-one case management, with a kitchen, pantry and mindfulness space on site. Switchpoint runs it with Davis School District, Layton City and Davis County. Important: you can't apply or walk in on your own. Every student has to be referred through a school steering committee, so start by talking to a school counselor, another trusted adult at school, or your district's homeless (McKinney-Vento) liaison and ask them to make the referral. The center's address isn't published for residents' privacy. Email info@switchpoint.org if you need help getting connected.
206 N 2100 W, #101, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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
Youth Futures
Overnight Emergency Shelter · Weber, UT
24/7 emergency shelter for runaway, homeless and unaccompanied youth ages 12–18.
2760 Adams Avenue, Ogden, UT
Free Legal Help
Volunteers of America, Utah
Homeless Youth Legal Clinic · Salt Lake County, UT
Free legal advice, representation and education for young people using the Youth Resource Center, to help with issues that stand in the way of a job or housing. 888 S 400 W, Salt Lake City. 801-364-0744 ext. 707.
1875 S Redwood Road, 2nd Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Statewide
Utah Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Virginia
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Second Story
Second Story for Teens in Crisis · Fairfax, VA
Short-term emergency housing and crisis help for youth ages 13–17 in Northern Virginia.
Tysons, VA
Seton Youth Services
Youth Emergency Shelters · Statewide
24-hour shelter for runaway, homeless and trafficked youth 9-18 in Hampton Roads.
Virginia Beach, VA
Free Legal Help
disAbility Law Center of Virginia
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Virginia's protection and advocacy agency for abuse, neglect, discrimination, special education and assistive technology access.
Legal Aid Justice Center
Legal Aid Justice Center — Free Expungement and Juvenile Justice Help (Virginia) · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "free legal help for financially eligible people living in our service areas."
VA
25 counties
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Alleghany County, Augusta County, Bath County, Bedford County, Botetourt County, Clarke County, Craig County, Franklin County, Frederick County, Highland County, Page County, Roanoke County, Rockbridge County, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Buena Vista city, Covington city, Harrisonburg city, Lexington city, Roanoke city, Salem city, Staunton city, Waynesboro city, Winchester city
20 counties
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Albemarle County, Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Dinwiddie County, Fluvanna County, Goochland County, Greene County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Louisa County, Nelson County, New Kent County, Powhatan County, Prince George County, Surry County, Charlottesville city, Colonial Heights city, Hopewell city, Petersburg city, Richmond city
15 counties
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Accomack County, Gloucester County, James City County, Mathews County, Middlesex County, Northampton County, York County, Chesapeake city, Hampton city, Newport News city, Norfolk city, Poquoson city, Portsmouth city, Virginia Beach city, Williamsburg city
26 counties
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Arlington County, Caroline County, Culpeper County, Essex County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, King and Queen County, King George County, King William County, Lancaster County, Loudoun County, Madison County, Northumberland County, Orange County, Prince William County, Rappahannock County, Richmond County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Westmoreland County, Alexandria city, Fairfax city, Falls Church city, Fredericksburg city, Manassas city, Manassas Park city
21 counties
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Bland County, Buchanan County, Carroll County, Dickenson County, Floyd County, Giles County, Grayson County, Lee County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Russell County, Scott County, Smyth County, Tazewell County, Washington County, Wise County, Wythe County, Bristol city, Galax city, Norton city, Radford city
26 counties
Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Amelia County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Brunswick County, Buckingham County, Campbell County, Charlotte County, Cumberland County, Greensville County, Halifax County, Henry County, Isle of Wight County, Lunenburg County, Mecklenburg County, Nottoway County, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Prince Edward County, Southampton County, Sussex County, Danville city, Emporia city, Franklin city, Lynchburg city, Martinsville city, Suffolk city
Vermont
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Windsor County Youth Services
Mountainside House Emergency Shelter · Windsor, VT
24-hour emergency shelter and crisis help for youth ages 13–18.
756 Main Street, Proctorsville, VT 05149
Free Legal Help
Statewide
Legal Services Vermont
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Washington
Shelters & Crisis Lines
Cocoon House
Youth Emergency Shelter · Statewide
Free emergency shelter for youth 12-17 experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County.
3530 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Janus Youth Programs
Oak Bridge Youth Shelter · Clark, WA
24-hour emergency shelter for homeless, runaway or at-risk youth ages 9–17 in Southwest Washington.
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205
LASA (Living Access Support Alliance)
LASA Hygiene Center — Free Showers & Laundry · Pierce County, WA
Free showers and laundry at LASA's Hygiene Center in Lakewood. This is not housing or a place to stay — it's a free place to shower and wash clothes.
Lakewood, WA
Free Legal Help
TeamChild
Free Legal Services for Youth · King County
TeamChild provides free civil legal help to youth facing barriers related to school discipline, housing, safety at home and system involvement, helping youth stay in school and access community resources.
WA
Northwest Justice Project
Northwest Justice Project RISE — Free Legal Help for Parents Leaving Incarceration · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: "free, comprehensive civil legal services to eligible mothers impacted by incarceration."
WA
Statewide
Northwest Justice Project
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Wisconsin
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
RHYMES La Crosse
RHYMES Youth Shelter · La Crosse, WI
24-hour youth shelter and 24/7 call/text crisis line for youth ages 12–17.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center
Runaway & Teen Crisis Program · Milwaukee, WI
24-hour emergency shelter and crisis line for runaway and homeless youth ages 11–17.
Milwaukee, WI
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
Wisconsin's protection and advocacy agency, with self-advocacy guides for getting vocational rehabilitation services.
Legal Action of Wisconsin
Legal Action of Wisconsin — Free Civil Legal Help · Statewide
Free legal help from nonprofit lawyers for people with records or coming home from incarceration. Free: civil legal services "free of cost, to those most in need."
WI
39 counties
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Adams County, Brown County, Buffalo County, Calumet County, Columbia County, Crawford County, Dane County, Dodge County, Door County, Fond du Lac County, Grant County, Green County, Green Lake County, Iowa County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Juneau County, Kenosha County, Kewaunee County, La Crosse County, Lafayette County, Manitowoc County, Marquette County, Milwaukee County, Monroe County, Outagamie County, Ozaukee County, Racine County, Richland County, Rock County, Sauk County, Sheboygan County, Trempealeau County, Vernon County, Walworth County, Washington County, Waukesha County, Waushara County, Winnebago County
33 counties
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Counties served
Ashland County, Barron County, Bayfield County, Burnett County, Chippewa County, Clark County, Douglas County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Florence County, Forest County, Iron County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Marathon County, Marinette County, Menominee County, Oconto County, Oneida County, Pepin County, Pierce County, Polk County, Portage County, Price County, Rusk County, St. Croix County, Sawyer County, Shawano County, Taylor County, Vilas County, Washburn County, Waupaca County, Wood County
West Virginia
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Free Legal Help
Disability Rights of West Virginia
Free legal help when your disability rights are violated · Statewide
West Virginia's protection and advocacy agency. Free and confidential. Call 304-346-0847.
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Foster Care in West Virginia (Legal Information) · Statewide
Plain-language legal information page on West Virginia foster care process, including provisions for former foster youth ages 18+ to continue receiving foster care services while enrolled in an educational program.
WV
Legal Aid of West Virginia
Legal Aid of West Virginia — Expungement Information · Statewide
Official help for clearing or sealing a juvenile or criminal record, so it is less of a barrier to jobs, housing and school. Free information, advice and representation for those who qualify.
WV
Statewide
Legal Aid of West Virginia, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
Wyoming
Shelters & Crisis Lines
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
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies
Milestones Youth Home — Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter · Sheridan County, WY
A shelter in Sheridan that is always open to young people who need food and a safe place to stay. 1876 S Sheridan Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801. Call 307-673-0062.
1876 S Sheridan Avenue, Sheridan, WY 82801
Youth Crisis Center
Crisis Shelter · Natrona, WY
Emergency shelter and crisis help for youth in Casper who cannot safely stay at home.
1656 E. 12th Street, Casper, WY 82601
Free Legal Help
Statewide
Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.
Free civil legal aid for people with low incomes — housing, family, benefits and safety.
For Adults & Organizations
The sections below are for people who want to help. If you are a young person looking for help right now, the shelters, crisis lines and hotlines above are for you.
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HOW TO HELP
Concrete ways to stand with foster youth where you live — fostering, church involvement, mentoring, CASA advocacy, donating needed items and supporting young adults aging out of care.
Foster a Young Person
Real local agencies that train, license and support foster families.
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