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Emergency Resources for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Do you need additional help? Contact one of the helpful resources below..
National Runaway Safeline
If you or someone you know is a runaway, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, call the National Runaway Safeline or visit their website.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
State by state information and homeless resources.
Homeless Shelters Directory
Search this collection of nationwide shelters and service organizations helping those in need.
Emergency Assistance
If you have been the victim of a crime or need emergency assistance, call 9-1-1 or contact your local police department below.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Struggling with feelings of depression or suicide? Know someone who is? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7. Visit their site now.
Houses of Worship
Many local churches, synagogues, and other religious centers offer food, clothing, and other services. Find the nearest house of worship below.
Human Trafficking Hotline
No one should have to choose between going hungry or selling themselves. If there's anyone in your life who may be a victim of trafficking, find help below.
FindHelp.org
Search this directory to find food pantries, housing, financial assistance, and other free or reduced-cost help near you.
What to Expect From Covenant House
You might be unsure of whether or not Covenant House can help. We can guide you through our programs and answer any questions about the process right now.
Take the Journey
Covenant House provides safe harbor and supportive services to young people ages 18 to 24 who are facing homelessness, disconnection, and exploitation. The programs and services that we offer can help you get back on track to achieve housing, career, and economic stability.
No one is ever turned away without support of some kind.
At one of our emergency overnight shelters, you can get a meal, hot shower, a safe place to sleep, and the chance to wash and dry your clothes.
A standard crisis shelter room includes minimal furniture (bunk beds and secured storage) and a shared bathroom.
Our bedrooms provide a safe space for sleeping, grooming, and storing your belongings. But they are not a hangout space. Instead, we have communal spaces throughout our buildings that are specifically there to build community, encourage healthy relationships, and inspire you to pursue new opportunities. You'll also have access to a closet full of clothes to help you land a job, celebrate a graduation, or prepare for the elements outside.
Our communal spaces include a cafeteria, gym, lounges, and laundry rooms, making our facilities more of a home than a “homeless shelter.”
Our shelters are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can come to us anytime, day or night. Even if you walk through our doors in the dead of night, we will always have a meal waiting for you.
You do not need to be referred to us through an official channel.
Our services and programs are available at no cost.
The average length of stay at our crisis shelters is under 30 days, but every timeline is different.
You can leave Covenant House and come back voluntarily, as many times as you need. We know many young people need more than one chance to achieve a future free from homelessness—and that is exactly what we provide. If you choose to stay with our program, we develop individual case plans tailored to your specific needs.
While the average length of stay at our crisis shelters is under 30 days, we understand that everyone's journey is unique. At Covenant House, you have the option to leave and return voluntarily as many times as you need. We recognize that many young people require multiple opportunities to secure a future free from homelessness, and we are here to support you throughout that process. If you decide to stay with our program, we will create individualized case plans designed to meet your specific needs.