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emergency shelter & crisis hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Immediate Shelter
Ages 7–17
Safe Place & Crisis Hotline
Ages 12–17
24-hour Safe Place - free, confidential crisis hotline and emergency shelter, Ages 12-17.
Call: 1.800.422.TEEN (8336) or text SAFE and your location to 44357
mental health and substance use counseling services
Individual, family, and group counseling, ages 4-24. Substance use counseling with a supportive, caregiver- and family-centered approach, ages 12-24. Our behavioral therapeutic care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive care focused on individual and family goals.
additional services
youth engagement team (YET)
Helping minors who are at immediate risk of, or experiencing, homelessness navigate life challenges. Ages 12–17
community resources
Drop-in Centers and Youth Gathering Spaces
KTUB offers several scheduled activities during teen drop-in hours that promote positive socialization, skill building, and mental health and wellness.
A safe, after-school drop-in place for teens where they can gather with their friends and access programming and services in Issaquah. 425.395.7341
Located at 1828 Yale Ave ((206) 622-5555), serving ages 12–24 with meals, showers, laundry, and case management.
Located at 932 Auburn Way S ((253) 740-7189), serving ages 12–24 with South King County daytime resources and evening transitions
Located at 2709 Third Ave ((206) 374-0866), providing meals, clothing, and community connection for ages 13–27.
Located at 4740 B University Way NE, offering hot meals and support for youth under 25.
Emergency Shelter and Safe Housing
Crisis Connections King County (24/7) 866.427.4747
Connects youth and families to crisis support, shelter, housing, counseling, and other community resources. King County residents can also dial 2-1-1 for housing and basic needs assistance. [kingcounty.gov], [uwkc.org]
Cocoon House Monroe & Everett (24/7) 360.805.9282
Emergency shelter, housing, and wraparound services for homeless and at-risk youth.
New Directions Pierce County (24/7) 253.212.3432
Serving youth, ages 12-17, who are experiencing crisis in the home, displacement, homelessness, family conflict, domestic violence, foster respite, abandonment, and more.
Serving high-risk and homeless youth ages 13–17 across Snohomish County.
The Coffee Oasis (24/7) 253.328.6127
Shelter and support services for youth ages 12-17 experiencing homelessness or unsafe living situations in Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo or Tacoma.
The PAD – Bellingham (24/7) 360.393.0116
An emergency shelter for youth ages 13–17 operated by Northwest Youth Services.
YouthCare Seattle (24/7) 206.890.1562
Shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services for youth ages 12-17 experiencing homelessness at the Paul G. Allen Hope Center.
Other Housing Services
King County Youth and Family Homelessness Prevention Initiative (YFHPI)
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Works through multiple community organizations across King County.
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Helps families and youth maintain housing through landlord mediation, case management, rent assistance, and connection to community resources.
YMCA Prevention Youth Engagement Team 206.382.5340
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Serves King County youth ages 11-17 who are at risk of running away, being kicked out, or becoming homeless.
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Provides case management, family support, legal advocacy, mental health support, and housing stabilization services.
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Shelter and support services for youth ages 12-17 experiencing homelessness or unsafe living situations including Transitional Living Programs. 253.350.0836
Safe Place Program 1-800-422-TEEN (8336)
24-hour crisis hotline for youth ages 12 - 17. Safe Place coordinators assess crises, provide outreach and referrals to appropriate shelter and support services.
Legal Support
King County Public Defense (24/7) 206.477.8899
The Department of Public Defense (DPD) provides legal representation to adults and youth who have been charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney.
Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) 206.494.0323
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Free legal assistance for youth ages 12-24 experiencing or at risk of housing instability.
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Helps with eviction issues, safety concerns, access to shelter, family conflict, and other civil legal matters.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) - 206.587.4009
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.