Emergency Numbers and
Other Resources - Youth
Emergency
911
Fire, police & medical emergencies. Acute emergencies only.
211
Community Information Line, 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday.
Crisis Clinic
Web Site: http://www.scn.org/crisis/
Confidential 24-hour counseling for persons in crisis.
YouthCare 24-Hour Crisis Line
Other Resources
Domestic and Sexual Violence
Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/hcsats/
Counseling and medical care for individuals and families.
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Web Site: http://www.kcsarc.org/index.php
Therapy, medical & legal advocacy for victims of sexual assault.
Healthcare
45th Street Clinic for Homeless Youth
Web Site: http://www.psnhc.org/index.php?page=Clinic_Detail&clinicID=2
Programs for Homeless Children; Referrals for shelter, food, ect.
Country Doctor Free Teen Clinic for Homeless Youth
Web Site: http://www.countrydoctor.org/
Located in the Central Discrict and on Capitol Hill.
Counseling
Sound Mental Health
Spruce Street Residential Center
Web Site: http://sprucestreetscrc.tripod.com/index.html
Short-term residence/support services for street youth between 12 and 17.
Housing Shelter (under 18)
Cocoon House
Web Site: http://www.cocoonhouse.org/need_help.shtml
Emergency housing for youth under 18.
Friends of Youth—Youth Haven
Web Site: http://www.friendsofyouth.org/shelters.aspx
Emergency housing in Bellevue and Kenmore for youth 11-17.
South King County Youth Shelter
Web Site: http://www.ayr4kids.org/Treatment.html
Auburn Youth Resources operated emergency shelter, ages 10-17.
Housing Shelter (over 18)
Friends of Youth—The Landing
Web Site: http://www.friendsofyouth.org/shelters.aspx
Emergency housing in Bellevue for youth 18-24.
ROOTS Young Adult Shelter
Web Site: http://www.rootsinfo.org/SeekingShelter/tabid/94/Default.aspx
Emergency shelter for 18-25 year olds in the U-District.
Transitional Living
Friends of Youth—New Ground Transitional Living
Web Site: http://www.friendsofyouth.org/newGround.aspx
Safe housing and counseling. Five locations.
United Indians Youth Home (Labeteyah Youth Home)
Web Site: www.unitedindians.com
Housing for youth over 18 in Crown Hill area of Ballard.
LGBTQ
Lambert House GLBTQ Drop-in
Web Site: www.lamberthouse.org
A safe place for queer youth ages 22 and under on Capitol Hill.
Food
University Street Ministry Teen Feed
Web Site: http://www.teenfeed.org/teenfeed.aspx
Provides meals to youth and young adults regularly Sunday—Thursday.
Legal
Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington (SYLAW)
Web Site: http://www.sylaw.org/
Drop-in clinics for legal questions regarding housing, emancipation, etc.
Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice (VAIJ)
Web Site: http://www.vaij.org/
Offers free legal assistance to detained immigrants seeking asylum, etc.
Multiple Services
Mockingbird Society
Web Site: www.mockingbirdsociety.org
Advocacy and services for foster youth and families.
Treehouse
Web Site: http://www.treehouse4kids.org/
The Wearhouse, Coaching-to-College
University District Youth Center (UDYC)
Web Site: http://udyc.org/
Drop-in services, case management, employment programs, education
YMCA Center for Young Adults
Web Site: http://www.seattleymca.org/page.cfm?ID=center
Housing, education, employment services and life skills for ages 17-25.
