Resource Center
Curated Youth & Adult Services & Resources
Last updated: 11/06/2025
*Emergencies: Call 911
*Mental-health crisis: Call/Text 988 (24/7)
Audience: Youth | Adults / All Ages
Region: Los Angeles · New York City · National
Categories: Housing & Shelter Support, Food, Safety, Wellness, Mental Health, Jobs, Fitness, Community, Healthcare, Education
This page exists to be more than a list of links, it’s a living guide to help you rebuild your life, step by step.
Here, you’ll find trusted resources for housing, food, safety, mental health services, and wellness, alongside tools for financial planning, education, and community connection. Whether you’re seeking mental health support, job opportunities, or simple acts of kindness that help you get through today, this space is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Every resource listed here has been carefully chosen to make the path toward stability, healing, and hope a little clearer. This page is continuously updated to ensure you always have access to real, meaningful help, because you deserve the chance to rise and thrive.
YOUTH (ages 12-24)
NATIONAL
LOS ANGELES (county)
LOS ANGELES (county)
National Runaway Safeline (24/7)
-What it does: Crisis support, safety planning, referrals for runaway/homeless youth (phone/chat/text).
-Who it helps: Youth and concerned adults nationwide.
-How: Call 1-800-786-2929 · 1800runaway.org
The Trevor Project (24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth)
-What: Free, confidential crisis counseling by phone, text or c
National Runaway Safeline (24/7)
-What it does: Crisis support, safety planning, referrals for runaway/homeless youth (phone/chat/text).
-Who it helps: Youth and concerned adults nationwide.
-How: Call 1-800-786-2929 · 1800runaway.org
The Trevor Project (24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth)
-What: Free, confidential crisis counseling by phone, text or chat.
-Who: LGBTQ+ young people under 25 or questioning.
-How: Call 1-866-488-7386 · Text “START” to 678-678 · thetrevorproject.org
LOS ANGELES (county)
LOS ANGELES (county)
LOS ANGELES (county)
LAHSA Youth Services
-What: Entry point to youth shelters, drop-ins, housing help across LA County.
-Who: Unhoused/at-risk youth in LA County.
-How: Call (800) 548-6047 · lahsa.org
Safe Place for Youth (Venice)
-What: Drop-in center, outreach, case management, meals, showers, housing navigation.
-Who: Youth/young adults experiencing homele
LAHSA Youth Services
-What: Entry point to youth shelters, drop-ins, housing help across LA County.
-Who: Unhoused/at-risk youth in LA County.
-How: Call (800) 548-6047 · lahsa.org
Safe Place for Youth (Venice)
-What: Drop-in center, outreach, case management, meals, showers, housing navigation.
-Who: Youth/young adults experiencing homelessness.
-How: Address: 2471 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 · Phone (310) 902-2283 · safeplaceforyouth.org
My Friend’s Place (Hollywood)
-What: Day services (meals, case management, creative programs), health & housing navigation.
-Who: Youth experiencing homelessness.
-How: Address: 5850 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 ·
Phone (323) 908-0011 · myfriendsplace.org
NEW YORK CITY
LOS ANGELES (county)
NEW YORK CITY
Ali Forney Center (24/7 Drop-In for LGBTQ+ youth)
-What: Food, health & mental-health care, housing navigation and support.
-Who: LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth in NYC.
-How: Address: 307 W 38th St, 3rd Fl, New York, NY
Phone (212) 206-0574 · aliforneycenter.org
Covenant House New York (Crisis Shelter)
-What: Emergency shelter, case management, h
Ali Forney Center (24/7 Drop-In for LGBTQ+ youth)
-What: Food, health & mental-health care, housing navigation and support.
-Who: LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth in NYC.
-How: Address: 307 W 38th St, 3rd Fl, New York, NY
Phone (212) 206-0574 · aliforneycenter.org
Covenant House New York (Crisis Shelter)
-What: Emergency shelter, case management, health & mental-health services for ages 16–24.
-Who: Young people, including LGBTQ+ and pregnant/parenting youth in NYC.
-How: Address: 460 W 41st St, New York, NY
Phone (212) 613-0300 covenanthouse.org