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Need To Stay At An Emergency Shelter?
If things are really tense or scary at home, and staying with friends or relatives is not an option, sometimes it is safer to stay at an emergency or "runaway" shelter. These shelters provide housing for youth for a limited amount of time.
- WHAT: Depending on where you live, there may be some agencies in your area that can offer you a place to stay overnight. Most shelters will not let you stay more than a few days without contacting your parents.
- HOW: Call the shelter in your county and talk with them about your situation. The staff at the shelters will talk with you and let you know what options may be available to you.
Alameda County: |
Fred Finch Youth House
DreamCatcher
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(510) 601-8966
(800)379-1114
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Contra Costa County: |
| Northern CA Family Center |
(925) 370-1990 |
Marin County: |
| 9 Grove Lane |
(415) 453-5200 |
Napa County: |
| As of 5/1/01, no reported youth shelters in Napa. |
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San Francisco County: |
Huckleberry House
Diamond Youth Shelter
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(415) 621-2929
(800) 887-1020
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San Mateo County: |
| Your House |
(650) 367-9687 |
Santa Clara County: |
| Bill Wilson Center |
(408) 243-0222 |
Solano County: |
| Christian Help Center |
(707) 553-8192 |
Sonoma County: |
| Social Advocates for Youth |
(800) 544-3299 |
If you live in California, but outside of the Northern California Bay Area, call the California Youth Crisis Line at (800) 843-5200 for information on shelters near you. If you live outside of California, but within the USA, call the National Runaway Switchboard at (800) 621-4000 for information on shelters near you.
Note: These telephone numbers are current as of May 1, 2005. All information on this site is based on California law only, as of June 1, 2005
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