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Important Numbers
211: Community Information Line
Community Information Line provides free health and human service information and referrals.
911
Only call 911 for an emergency situation (i.e. any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.)
Crisis Clinic
Confidential 24-hour telephone counseling and service referrals for any community member in King County.
YouthCare 24-Hour Adolescent Shelter line
You can reach Adolescent Emergency Shelter 24/7. We will ask some brief questions. If you qualify, you can enter the Shelter that day. If not, we will point you to other options. Within 72 hours of entry into Shelter, a parent, guardian, or Child Protective Services (CPS) worker must consent to your staying in the program.
Health Care
45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic
The 45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic serves youth and young adults (ages 12-23) who are currently homeless or have been homeless at some point in the last 12 months. Services available include: medical care, acupuncture, mental health counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, HIV counseling, dental care (some Thursdays), yoga classes, naturopathy, meditation, massage, health education, social service referrals and outreach. Drop-in only, no appointments.
Country Doctor Community Clinic
Country Doctor provides free medical services for homeless and street-involved youth ages 12-24.
Shelter (Under 18)
Cocoon House
Cocoon House operates two emergency shelters for youth ages 13-17.
- Cocoon House Central in Everett - space for up to 8 residents.
- Cocoon House North in Arlington - space for up to 6 residents (including 3 HOPE beds).
Friends of Youth - Youth Haven
Youth Haven is an emergency shelter for 11-17 year olds, serving 5 girls and 5 boys at a time. Maximum stay of 21 days.
South King County Youth Shelter
Auburn Youth Resources provides this short-term emergency shelter for homeless and runaway youth, or youth dealing with a family crisis, ages 10-17. There are 9 beds available.
Legal Help
Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral (CLEAR)
CLEAR is Washington’s toll-free, centralized intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil (i.e. non-criminal) legal problems.
Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington
SYLAW provides legal advice and referrals, and assistance with juvenile record sealing. They are not accepting new cases for legal representation at this time. Visit their website for current clinic locations and hours.
Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice (VAIJ)
Offers free legal assistance to detained immigrants seeking asylum or other immigration concerns.
Transitional Living
Friends of Youth
New Ground offers safe housing, supportive case management, and career and educational guidance for young adults who are facing challenges in life. Five locations provide transition housing to single adults ages 18-21, mothers ages 18-21, and families/couples ages 18-24.
United Indians Youth Home (Labeteyah Youth Home)
United Indians Youth Home seeks to provide a safe and nurturing environment for homeless youth, combining Native American wisdom and ceremony with modern educational, medical and social services. The three-story, 36-bed home offers transitional and state group housing to youth between the ages of 12 and 21. Youth can stay for up to 18 months and are provided with access to medical and educational services, case management, life skills training and career counseling in preparation to living and working on their own.
Friends of Youth - The Landing
The Landing is an overnight shelter for homeless young adults, ages 18-24. The shelter is open Sunday through Thursday nights, starting at 8:45 pm and line-up begins at 8:30. Maximum stay of 30 days in a 3 month period.
Domestic & Sexual Violence Support
Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
HCSATS provides counseling, medical, and legal advocacy for victims of sexual assault and their families.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
KCSARC provides crisis intervention, information and referrals, medical advocacy and on-going support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to victims of sexual assault, and their family and friends.
Drop-in Centers
James W. Ray Orion Center
YouthCare's multi-service facility open to youth ages 13-22. Drop-in hours offer case management, service referrals, showers, laundry, help getting state ID, activities.
New Horizons Youth Ministries
The drop-in center is a place where youth can receive many services: hot meals, laundry, clothing, toiletries, showers, phones, mail and message service, bus tokens, recreation, social services, help, and rest.
Morning drop-in serves ages 22 and under:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am-12:00pm
Evening drop-in serves ages 21 and under:
- Sunday 6:00pm-9:00pm
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7:00pm-10:00pm
Street Youth Ministries
Drop-in center for youth ages 12-22, offering case management, showers and laundry facilities, access to services and basic needs.
UDYC: University District Youth Center
Food, showers, laundry, counseling, and case management for youth ages 13-22.
Employment
PSKS: Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets
Provides support and services to Seattle-area homeless youth and young adults, including case management, GED tutoring, employment assistance, and advocacy resources.
The Zine Project
The Zine Project is a prevocational writing program that takes place at University District Youth Center (UDYC), a Seattle drop-in center for homeless youth. Zine hires five youth (15-22) to take part in an eight week internship where they learn, write, and make art, culminating in the publication of a zine.
YWCA
Employment training, education support, paid internship opportunities, and skill development for youth and adults.
Mental Health / Counseling
Recovery Centers of King County
RCKC provides Central Seattle and South King County residents with a continuum of care for those who suffer with alcoholism or other drug addiction. Offers in-patient and out-patient chemical dependency treatment and detoxification programs, with sliding-scale fees based on income.
Sound Mental Health
Sound Mental Health provides a range of counseling services, crisis response services, and chemical dependency treatment programs.
Spruce Street Secure Crisis Residential Center
Short-term residence/crisis support services for street youth ages 12-17.
Shelter (Over 18)
ROOTS Young Adult Shelter
ROOTS provides safe emergency overnight shelter to homeless young adults, ages 18-25.
Meals & Foods Banks
Teen Feed
Teen Feed serves a hot, nutritious meal every night, in addition to offering case management and a street outreach program. Meal locations vary; call for details.
