National Runaway Safeline
Free, private support for youth 12 to 24. Call, text or chat any time.
Official page: 1800runaway.org/get-help
No cost Help for Youth in Nevada: Shelter, Drop In Centers and School Rights
Where teens and young adults in Nevada can find a safe place, food and support in Las Vegas and Reno, plus help for foster youth and school rights for students without a home.
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Who can I talk to if I ran away or have no place to go?
Call or text the National Runaway Safeline at 800 786 2929, or chat online. It is free, private and open 24/7 for people age 12 to 24.
Official page: 1800runaway.org/get-help
Is there a drop in center in Las Vegas?
Yes. Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth runs a drop in center at 4981 Shirley Street, across from the Thomas and Mack Center. It is open Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7 pm, with free meals, shelter placement, health care, counseling and help with IDs.
Official page: nvhealthcoalition.unlv.edu/nevada-partnership-for-homeless-youth-nphy
I am 18 to 24. Where can I go?
In Reno, Eddy House serves ages 18 to 24 with shelter, meals, showers, laundry and case management. In Las Vegas, the HELP of Southern Nevada Shannon West Homeless Youth Center serves ages 18 to 24. Housing there is not right away, and you start with a questionnaire.
Official page: helpsonv.org/shannon-west-homeless-youth-center
I was in foster care. Is there help for me?
Yes. Nevada's Independent Living program helps youth 14 and older in foster care, and young people who aged out at 18, with housing help, money for school, life skills and health coverage. Services can continue until age 21.
Official page: dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/CWS/IL
Can I stay in school if I have no home?
Yes. Under McKinney Vento, students without a fixed, regular place to sleep must be enrolled right away, even without records. That includes students in shelters, motels, cars, or staying with others after losing housing. Ask your school's homeless liaison for help with things like transportation and clothing.
Official page: doe.nv.gov/offices/office-of-student-and-school-supports/education-of-homeless-children-and-youth
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Bunkly tip: you can text Nevada 211 your zip code at 898211 to find youth shelters and food near you, even if you can't talk out loud.
Who to call in Nevada
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Drop in center at 4981 Shirley Street with meals, shelter placement, health care, counseling and help with IDs. Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7 pm.
Official page: nvhealthcoalition.unlv.edu/nevada-partnership-for-homeless-youth-nphy
Eddy House
Shelter, meals, showers, laundry, clothing, computers, case management and therapy for young adults.
Official page: nvhealthcoalition.unlv.edu/eddy-house
HELP of Southern Nevada, Shannon West Homeless Youth Center
Housing, food, case management, and help with school, jobs and money skills. 1640 E. Flamingo Rd. #100.
Official page: helpsonv.org/shannon-west-homeless-youth-center
Nevada DCFS Independent Living Program
Housing help, money for college or trade school, life skills and health coverage for current and former foster youth, up to age 21.
Official page: dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/CWS/IL
Nevada Department of Education, Homeless Children and Youth
McKinney Vento help so students without a home can enroll right away and stay in school. Carson City office.
Official page: doe.nv.gov/offices/office-of-student-and-school-supports/education-of-homeless-children-and-youth
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