Shelters & hotlines by state

Every state's youth shelters, emergency services and crisis lines in one place. Everything here is free and confidential, and you never need an account. If you are in danger right now, call 911.

Need someone right now?

Call or text 988 from anywhere in the United States — free, confidential, 24/7.

Alaska

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Alaska

Careline Alaska

Crisis line

Anyone in Alaska, including a parent worried about a child in crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on carelinealaska.com

Shelters & emergency services in Alaska

Covenant House Alaska

Statewide

Youth Emergency Shelter

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

Fairbanks North Star, AK

The Door Youth Shelter

24/7 emergency shelter with food and support for runaway and homeless youth ages 6–18.

138 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK

Alabama

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Alabama

AIDS Alabama

Jefferson, AL

The Way Station Emergency Shelter

24-hour overnight emergency shelter for unhoused young adults ages 19–29.

3529 7th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35222

Family Connection, Inc.

Statewide

Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter

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

AL

Arkansas

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Arkansas

Comprehensive Juvenile Services

Statewide

Western Arkansas Youth Shelter

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

607 Church Avenue, Mulberry, AR 72947

Arizona

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Arizona

Arizona Statewide Crisis Line

Crisis line

Anyone in Arizona, all ages, no matter what insurance you have

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on crisis.solari-inc.org

Shelters & emergency services in Arizona

Arizona Youth Partnership

Statewide

Harbor House & Providence Place Youth Shelters

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

AZ

Northland Family Help Center

Coconino, AZ

Youth Shelter

24-hour, 365-day shelter for unaccompanied, runaway and homeless youth up to age 17.

2532 N 4th St, Suite 506, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

California

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in California

Teen Line

Crisis lineFor youth

Teens, and anyone who calls about a teen — answered by trained teen listeners

Calls 6 PM – 10 PM, texts 6 PM – 9 PM Pacific time (988 is 24/7)

Checked 2026-09-26 on teenline.org

CalHOPE Warm Line

Peer support

Anyone in California who needs to talk to someone — peer-run emotional support

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on calhope.org

CalHOPE Warm Line (Spanish)

Peer support

Spanish-speaking callers in California

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on calhope.org

Shelters & emergency services in California

Covenant House California — Oakland

Alameda County, CA

Safe Haven Shelter, Rights of Passage and Rapid Rehousing (Oakland)

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

Fresno County, CA

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

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

Fresno, CA

Larkin Street Youth Services

San Francisco County, CA

Lark Inn — Emergency Shelter Beds for Youth 18-24 (San Francisco)

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

San Francisco, CA

San Diego Youth Services

San Diego County, CA

Storefront Emergency Shelter and 24-Hour Crisis Line (San Diego)

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

San Diego, CA

Wind Youth Services

Sacramento area

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

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

San Diego County, CA

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

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)

Stanislaus County, CA

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

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

Colorado

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Colorado's crisis line is 988. Its older statewide number now routes there too.

Shelters & emergency services in Colorado

Community Reach Center

Adams, CO

Empowerment Center for Adolescents

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

Statewide

The Landing Youth Shelter

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

Loveland, CO

Urban Peak

Statewide

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center

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

Denver, CO

Connecticut

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Connecticut

CT Mobile Crisis line (EMPS)

Crisis line

Adults 18 and older in emotional distress or a substance use crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on mobilecrisisempsct.org

CT 211 crisis line

Crisis line

Anyone in crisis — press 1 for a young person, press 2 for an adult

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on portal.ct.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Connecticut

Kids In Crisis

Statewide

SafeHaven for Kids

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

CT

Youth Continuum

Statewide

Emergency Youth Housing

Emergency housing and case management for unhoused youth.

CT

District of Columbia

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in District of Columbia

ChAMPS — Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service

Crisis lineFor youth

Young people 6–17 (and young people in DC foster care up to 21) in a mental health crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on osse.dc.gov

DC Access HelpLine

Crisis line

Anyone in DC who needs behavioral health help, young people included

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dbh.dc.gov

DC Community Response Team

Crisis line

Anyone having a suicidal, mental health or substance use crisis at home or out in the community

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dbh.dc.gov

Shelters & emergency services in District of Columbia

Covenant House Greater Washington

Statewide

Sanctuary Emergency Youth Shelter

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

2001 Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020

Sasha Bruce Youthwork

Statewide

Bruce House Emergency Youth Shelter

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

Delaware

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Delaware

24/7 Youth Crisis Support

Crisis lineFor youth

A young person in a mental health or substance use crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dhss.delaware.gov

Mobile Crisis — Northern Delaware

Crisis line

Adults 18 and older in New Castle and northern Kent counties

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dhss.delaware.gov

Mobile Crisis — Southern Delaware

Crisis line

Adults 18 and older in central and southern Kent and Sussex counties

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dhss.delaware.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Delaware

CHILD, Inc.

Statewide

Runaway and Homeless Youth Program

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

Wilmington, DE

Florida

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Florida

Arnette House

Marion, FL

24-Hour Emergency Youth Shelter

24/7 emergency shelter and crisis counseling for runaway and homeless youth ages 10–17.

2310 NE 24th Street, Ocala, FL 34470

Covenant House Florida

Statewide

Orlando Youth Resource Center

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

711 North Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Family Resources Inc.

Pinellas, FL

SafePlace2B Youth Shelters

24/7 short-term shelter and counseling for homeless and runaway youth ages 10–17.

5180 62nd Ave. North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Georgia

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Georgia

Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)

Crisis line

Anyone in Georgia, all ages — Georgia's crisis line and 988 companion

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dbhdd.georgia.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Georgia

Covenant House Georgia

Statewide

Crisis Shelter

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

1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Park Place Outreach

Chatham, GA

Youth Emergency Shelter

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

Safe Harbor Children's Center

Glynn, GA

Zach's Place Youth Emergency Shelter

24/7 emergency shelter and crisis line for runaway and homeless youth up to age 17.

Brunswick, GA

Hawaii

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Hawaii

Hawai‘i CARES 988 (direct number)

Crisis line

Anyone in Hawai‘i — use this if your phone number is outside the 808 area code

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on hicares.hawaii.gov

Hawai‘i CARES 988 (toll-free)

Crisis line

Anyone in Hawai‘i calling from outside the state's own area code

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on health.hawaii.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Hawaii

Hale Kipa

Honolulu County

Pu‘uhonua Emergency Shelters (Oʻahu)

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

Honolulu, HI

Kawailoa Youth Shelter & Mobile Crisis Outreach

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

Iowa

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Iowa

Your Life Iowa

Crisis line

Anyone in Iowa worried about suicide, mental health, substance use or gambling

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on yourlifeiowa.org

Shelters & emergency services in Iowa

Foundation 2 Crisis Services

Linn

Emergency Youth Shelter

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)

Story

YSS of Story County Emergency Shelter

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

Cerro Gordo

Emergency Shelter for Youth in Crisis

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

Mason City, IA

Idaho

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Idaho

Idaho Youth Ranch

Statewide

Hays House Youth Shelter

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

Twin Falls, ID

Youth Shelter

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

Illinois

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Illinois

Covenant House Illinois

Statewide

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center

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

Chicago, IL

Shelter Youth & Family Services

Statewide

Emergency Youth Shelters

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

Arlington Heights, IL

Indiana

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Indiana

Firefly Children & Family Alliance

Statewide

Children's Shelter

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

Monroe, IN

Binkley House Emergency Youth Shelter

24/7 emergency shelter and crisis help for runaway, homeless or at-risk youth ages 10–17.

615 S Adams St, Bloomington, IN 47403

Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County

Statewide

Safe Station

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

South Bend, IN

Kansas

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Kansas

Kansas Family Mobile Crisis Helpline

Crisis lineFor youth

Any Kansan aged 20 or younger in a mental health crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dcf.ks.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Kansas

Bloom House Youth Services

Statewide

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center

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

301 W. 11th Ave, Emporia, KS

Wichita Children's Home

Statewide

CrossRoads Emergency Shelter

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

Wichita, KS

Kentucky

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Kentucky

Arbor Youth Services

Statewide

Youth Emergency Shelter

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

536 West Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508

Brighton Center

Kenton, KY

Homeward Bound Shelter

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

Louisiana

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Louisiana's crisis line is 988 — call, text or chat, answered by Louisiana counselors.

Shelters & emergency services in Louisiana

Christopher Youth

Ouachita, LA

Youth Shelter & Crisis Center

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

Orleans Parish

Crisis Care & Transitional/Stable Housing

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

Massachusetts

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

Crisis line

Anyone of any age in a mental health or substance use crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on mass.gov

Mobile Crisis Intervention Line

Crisis line

Anyone who needs a mobile crisis team within the hour, insured or not

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on mass.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Massachusetts

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Statewide

Youth Shelter & Outreach

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

Boston, MA

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Statewide

Emergency Shelter for Homeless Teens

Emergency shelter for homeless teens in the MetroWest area.

Framingham, MA

Maryland

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Maryland's crisis line is 988, which can send a mobile crisis team to you.

Shelters & emergency services in Maryland

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center

Howard, MD

24-Hour Crisis Hotline & Runaway Teen Program

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

Baltimore city, MD

Emergency Shelter for Adolescents

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

Maine

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Maine

Maine Crisis Line

Crisis line

Anyone, and their families, in a behavioral health crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on maine.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Maine

Community Care (Shaw House)

Penobscot County

Shaw House Youth Homelessness Programs & Services

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

Androscoggin County

Marian's Place 24-Hour Youth Shelter

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

Michigan

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Michigan

Alternatives For Girls

Detroit / Wayne County

Shelter and Housing Support for Young Women in Detroit

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

Grand Rapids / Kent County

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

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

Grand Rapids / Kent County

Drop-In Center and Housing for Youth 14-24 in Grand Rapids

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

320 State Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Covenant House Michigan

Detroit / Wayne County

Shelter, Housing and Job Training in Detroit

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

Minnesota

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Minnesota

Minnesota Crisis Text Line

Crisis line

Anyone in Minnesota who would rather text than talk

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on education.mn.gov

Minnesota's crisis line is 988 — call, text or chat, answered in state.

Shelters & emergency services in Minnesota

Avenues for Youth

Hennepin County

Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing

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

Beltrami County

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

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

St. Louis County

Youth Drop-In Center, Housing and Wellness (Duluth)

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

St. Louis County

Bethany Crisis Shelter (Duluth)

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

Blue Earth County

Emergency Shelter (Mankato and St. Peter)

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

Hennepin County

24/7 Crisis Line and Emergency Shelter

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

Minneapolis, MN

YouthLink

Hennepin County

Drop-In Center and Housing Navigation

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

Missouri

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Missouri

Covenant House Missouri

Statewide

Genesis Crisis Shelter

Emergency shelter for youth ages 16-24 experiencing homelessness.

2727 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113

Epworth Children and Family Services

Statewide

Youth Emergency Services

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

St. Louis, MO

Mississippi

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Shelters & emergency services in Mississippi

Christians in Action, Inc.

Hinds, MS

Emergency Children's Shelter Central Mississippi

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)

Hinds County, MS

Residential Refuge and Transitional Housing for Youth Aging Out (Jackson)

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

Montana

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Montana

Montana Crisis Recovery

Crisis line

Anyone in Montana in a crisis

See the state page for current hours (988 is 24/7)

Checked 2026-09-26 on dphhs.mt.gov

Montana Warm Line

Peer support

Anyone who needs to talk about stress, loneliness, grief or substance use — not a crisis line

See the state page for current hours

Checked 2026-09-26 on dphhs.mt.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Montana

Tumbleweed Program

Statewide

Youth Crisis Help & Resource Center

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

Yellowstone, MT

Shelter Care Program

24/7 temporary shelter for youth ages 12–17 in crisis, by referral.

410 S 26th St, Billings, MT 59101

North Carolina

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in North Carolina

NC Peer Warmline

Peer support

Anyone in North Carolina who needs to talk to someone who has been there

24/7 (English)

Checked 2026-09-26 on ncdhhs.gov

Shelters & emergency services in North Carolina

Haven House Services

Statewide

Wrenn House Youth Shelter

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

Youth Focus, Inc.

Statewide

Act Together Emergency Shelter

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

405 Parkway, Suite A, Greensboro, NC 27401

North Dakota

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in North Dakota

FirstLink

Crisis line

Anyone in North Dakota — runs 211, 988 and the state's crisis text line

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on hhs.nd.gov

Shelters & emergency services in North Dakota

Williams County Adolescent Care Center

Williams, ND

24/7 Youth Shelter Care

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

Statewide

Runaway Shelter & Crisis Line

Emergency shelter and crisis line for runaway and homeless youth.

1330 18th Ave South, Fargo, ND 58103

Nebraska

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Nebraska

Nebraska Family Helpline

Peer support

Families and teens dealing with a child's mental health or behavior concerns

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dhhs.ne.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Nebraska

CEDARS Youth Services

Lancaster, NE

CEDARS Pioneers Center

24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12–18 facing homelessness, abuse, neglect or family crisis.

6601 Pioneers Boulevard, Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68506

Youth Emergency Services (YES)

Douglas County, NE (Omaha)

YES Omaha Housing — Shelter and Apartment-Style Support

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

New Hampshire

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in New Hampshire

NH Rapid Response Access Point

Crisis lineFor youth

Any child, young person or family in crisis, any time

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on childrensbehavioralhealthresources.nh.gov

Shelters & emergency services in New Hampshire

Waypoint

Statewide

Young Adult Emergency Shelter

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

Dover, NH

Waypoint

Statewide

Transitional Living Program

Free transitional housing and life-skills support for young people moving from homelessness or foster care toward independent living.

Dover, NH

New Jersey

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in New Jersey

NJ Mental Health Cares

Find services

Anyone in New Jersey who needs help finding behavioral health services

Live help Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM; messages returned the next business day

Checked 2026-09-26 on nj.gov

Shelters & emergency services in New Jersey

Anchor House

Mercer, NJ

Anchor House Youth Shelter

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

Covenant House New Jersey

Atlantic County

Covenant House New Jersey - Immediate Services & Transitional Housing

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

New Mexico

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in New Mexico

New Mexico Crisis and Access Line

Crisis line

Anyone in New Mexico, all ages

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on nmhealth.org

New Mexico Peer to Peer Warmline

Peer support

Anyone who wants to talk about mental health or substance use before it becomes a crisis

Daily 3 PM – 11:30 PM Mountain time

Checked 2026-09-26 on nmhealth.org

Shelters & emergency services in New Mexico

Youth Development, Inc.

Statewide

Amistad Crisis Shelter

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

Albuquerque, NM

Youth Shelters and Family Services

Statewide

Youth Emergency Shelter

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

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

Nevada

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Nevada

Crisis Call Center

Crisis line

Anyone in Nevada in a crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dpbh.nv.gov

Children's Mobile Crisis Response Team — Southern Nevada

Crisis lineFor youth

Young people 18 and younger in Southern Nevada

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on suicideprevention.nv.gov

Children's Mobile Crisis Response Team — Northern Nevada

Crisis lineFor youth

Young people 18 and younger in Northern Nevada

Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM

Checked 2026-09-26 on suicideprevention.nv.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Nevada

Eddy House

Washoe, NV

Emergency Shelter & Drop-In Center

24/7 drop-in center with overnight beds for homeless young adults ages 18–24 in Northern Nevada.

Reno, NV

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth

Statewide

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center

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

4981 Shirley Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119

New York

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in New York

Kids Helpline (Chautauqua Crisis Services)

Crisis lineFor youth

Children and teenagers only, toll-free from anywhere in New York

Daily, see site for hours

Checked 2026-09-26 on omh.ny.gov

New York State Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline

Crisis line

Anyone experiencing domestic or sexual violence

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on omh.ny.gov

OASAS HOPEline

Peer support

Anyone worried about substance use

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on omh.ny.gov

Shelters & emergency services in New York

Ali Forney Center

New York, NY

24-Hour Drop-In Center

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

Covenant House New York

Statewide

Crisis Shelter

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

460 West 41 Street, New York, NY 10036

Ohio

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Ohio

Ohio CareLine

Crisis line

Anyone in Ohio who needs behavioral health help or someone to talk to

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on ohiocares.ohio.gov

Ohio Crisis Text Line

Crisis line

Anyone in Ohio who would rather text than talk

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dbh.ohio.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Ohio

Daybreak

Montgomery County, Ohio

Daybreak: Shelter and Housing for Dayton-Area Youth

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

Franklin County, Ohio

Huckleberry House: Crisis Shelter and Transitional Living

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

Columbus, OH

Star House

Franklin County, Ohio

Star House: Drop-In Center for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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

Columbus, OH

Oklahoma

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Abuse and Neglect Hotline

Report abuse

Anyone reporting that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on oklahoma.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Statewide

Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Services

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

Oklahoma County

The Point Drop-In Center & Overnight Shelter

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

Oklahoma County

Overnight Emergency Shelter for Homeless Youth

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

Beaver County

Emergency Shelter & Crisis Services (Northwest Oklahoma)

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

Bryan County

Safety Center for High-Risk Youth (Durant)

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

Tulsa County

Street Outreach & The Station for Homeless Youth

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

Oregon

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Oregon

YouthLine

Crisis lineFor youth

Teenagers — answered by trained teen peer supporters

After school until late, see site for hours

Checked 2026-09-26 on safestrongoregon.org

Safe + Strong Helpline

Crisis line

Anyone in Oregon who needs mental or emotional support

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on safestrongoregon.org

Oregon Crisis Text Line

Crisis line

Anyone in Oregon who would rather text than talk

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on safestrongoregon.org

Shelters & emergency services in Oregon

Janus Youth Programs

Multnomah, OR

Porch Light Crisis Shelter

Evening crisis shelter for young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.

1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205

Youth Empowerment Shelter

Statewide

YES House Crisis Shelter

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

610 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058

Pennsylvania

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Pennsylvania routes crisis calls to 988 and publishes a list of its county crisis lines.

Shelters & emergency services in Pennsylvania

Covenant House Pennsylvania

Statewide

Emergency Youth Shelter

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

31 East Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144

HopePHL

Philadelphia, PA

Youth Emergency Service (YES)

24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12–17 with medical care, counseling and school support.

325 N. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Rhode Island

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Rhode Island

BH Link

Crisis line

Adults 18 and older in a behavioral health or substance use crisis

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on bhlink.org

Shelters & emergency services in Rhode Island

Haus of Codec

Providence County

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

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

Statewide

Youth Programs and Services (Drop-in Sites)

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

South Carolina

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in South Carolina

SC Mobile Crisis

Crisis line

Anyone in South Carolina, adults and children

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on bhdd.sc.gov

South Carolina Crisis Text Line

Crisis line

Anyone in South Carolina who would rather text — AYUDA in Spanish

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on bhdd.sc.gov

Deaf Services Hotline

Crisis line

Deaf and hard-of-hearing callers, by video phone

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on bhdd.sc.gov

Shelters & emergency services in South Carolina

Miracle Hill Ministries

Greenville County

Transitional Housing (Greenville Rescue Mission and other Upstate sites)

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

Greenville, SC

Youth Homeless Shelter

24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12–21 experiencing homelessness.

1133 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29601

South Dakota

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in South Dakota

South Dakota 211

Find services

Anyone looking for local help, programs and services (not a crisis counseling line)

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dss.sd.gov

Shelters & emergency services in South Dakota

Family Connections Center

Pennington, SD

Safe Place Youth Emergency Shelter

Nightly emergency shelter and daytime drop-in center for homeless youth and young adults.

Rapid City, SD

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota

Statewide

Arise Youth Center

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

SD

Tennessee

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Tennessee

Tennessee REDLINE

Find services

Anyone who wants free, confidential help finding substance use treatment (not a crisis line)

See site for hours

Checked 2026-09-26 on tn.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Tennessee

Oasis Center

Davidson, TN

Emergency Shelter

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

The McNabb Center

Statewide

Youth Emergency Shelter & Safe Place

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

Knoxville, TN

Texas

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Texas routes crisis calls to 988 and lists a crisis line for each of its local mental health authorities.

Shelters & emergency services in Texas

Covenant House Texas

Statewide

Youth Shelter & Drop-In Center

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

TX

Utah

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Utah

SafeUT

Crisis lineFor youth

Utah young people and students — licensed counselors, free and confidential

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on attorneygeneral.utah.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Utah

Volunteers of America, Utah

Salt Lake County

Youth Resource Center & Emergency Shelter

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

Weber, UT

Overnight Emergency Shelter

24/7 emergency shelter for runaway, homeless and unaccompanied youth ages 12–18.

2760 Adams Avenue, Ogden, UT

Virginia

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Virginia

Northern Virginia crisis line (Region 2 — CrisisLink)

Crisis line

Anyone in northern Virginia, all ages

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on fairfaxcounty.gov

Virginia runs five regional crisis call centers, each with its own number.

Shelters & emergency services in Virginia

Second Story

Fairfax, VA

Second Story for Teens in Crisis

Short-term emergency housing and crisis help for youth ages 13–17 in Northern Virginia.

Tysons, VA

Seton Youth Services

Statewide

Youth Emergency Shelters

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

Virginia Beach, VA

Vermont

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Vermont

Pathways Vermont Peer Support Line

Peer support

Anyone in Vermont who needs peer support, day or night

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on mentalhealth.vermont.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Vermont

Spectrum Youth & Family Services

Chittenden County

Supported Housing - Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing

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

Windsor, VT

Mountainside House Emergency Shelter

24-hour emergency shelter and crisis help for youth ages 13–18.

756 Main Street, Proctorsville, VT 05149

Washington

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Washington

Native and Strong Lifeline

Crisis line

American Indian and Alaska Native people in Washington

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on hca.wa.gov
Washington's official list of county crisis lines

Shelters & emergency services in Washington

Cocoon House

Statewide

Youth Emergency Shelter

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

3530 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Janus Youth Programs

Clark, WA

Oak Bridge Youth Shelter

24-hour emergency shelter for homeless, runaway or at-risk youth ages 9–17 in Southwest Washington.

1635 SW Alder Street, Portland, OR 97205

Wisconsin

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Wisconsin

Wisconsin HOPELINE

Crisis line

Anyone in Wisconsin who needs someone to talk to right now

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dhs.wisconsin.gov

211 Wisconsin

Find services

Anyone looking for local help and services (not a suicide crisis line)

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on dhs.wisconsin.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Wisconsin

Briarpatch Youth Services

Dane

Find Safe, Voluntary Youth Shelter in Dane County

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

Milwaukee

Get Emergency Housing and Crisis Support in 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

La Crosse, WI

RHYMES Youth Shelter

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

Milwaukee, WI

Runaway & Teen Crisis Program

24-hour emergency shelter and crisis line for runaway and homeless youth ages 11–17.

Milwaukee, WI

West Virginia

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in West Virginia

HELP4WV

Crisis line

Anyone in West Virginia, including the state's Children's Crisis and Referral Line for young people

24/7

Checked 2026-09-26 on bbh.wv.gov

Shelters & emergency services in West Virginia

Genesis Youth Crisis Center

Statewide

Youth Emergency Shelter

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

192 Safe Haven Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301

Youth Services System, Inc.

Ohio County, WV

Samaritan House Emergency Youth Shelter

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

Wyoming

Any crisis, any time: call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7. Answered in your state.

Crisis lines in Wyoming

Wyoming Lifeline

Crisis line

Anyone in Wyoming — Wyoming's own crisis call center

2 AM – 2 PM (the other center covers the rest of the day)

Checked 2026-09-26 on health.wyo.gov

Central Wyoming Counseling Center Lifeline

Crisis line

Anyone in Wyoming — the state's second crisis call center

2 PM – 2 AM

Checked 2026-09-26 on health.wyo.gov

Shelters & emergency services in Wyoming

Teton Youth and Family Services

Teton County

Crisis Shelter & Holding Facility - Teton Youth and Family Services

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

Youth Crisis Center

Natrona, WY

Crisis Shelter

Emergency shelter and crisis help for youth in Casper who cannot safely stay at home.

1656 E. 12th Street, Casper, WY 82601

Crisis line numbers were last checked against each state's own website on 2026-09-26. Shelters and emergency services are verified before they appear here — always confirm hours and beds directly with the organization.