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Help for Youth and Young Adults in New Hampshire: Housing, Crisis Lines and Job Corps

Help for young people in New Hampshire: Waypoint's Youth Navigator for ages 12 to 24, the 1 800 RUNAWAY line, NH Rapid Response, 988 and free Job Corps training.

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Waypoint Youth Navigator1 800 RUNAWAYCall or text 988

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Where can a young person get housing help?

Waypoint's Youth Navigator is the front door for ages 12 to 24 facing a housing crisis. It is free, statewide, and needs no referral. Call 603 722 8931. After hours, holidays and weekends, call 603 518 4007. In Manchester, call 603 769 0620.

Official page: waypointnh.org/programs/youth

Is there a shelter for young adults?

Waypoint lists an Emergency Homeless Shelter for young adults, but its page gives no address or phone for it. The Youth Navigator can refer you into emergency shelters. Call 603 722 8931.

Official page: waypointnh.org/programs/youth

I ran away or I can't go home. Who can I talk to?

Call or text 1 800 RUNAWAY, which is 800 786 2929, or use the chat on 1800runaway.org. It is open 24 hours a day. Youth ages 12 to 21 can use the Home Free program to get a free, safe ride to a known adult or safe place.

Official page: 1800runaway.org

Who can I call if I'm in crisis?

Call or text 988, or call or text 833 710 6477 for the NH Rapid Response Access Point. It is free and open 24 hours a day for any child, youth or family in crisis.

Official page: childrensbehavioralhealthresources.nh.gov/families-youth/treatments-supports/nh-rapid-response-access-point

Is there free job training for young people?

Job Corps is free for people generally ages 16 through 24 who are low income. It says housing, meals, basic medical care and a living allowance come at no cost to you. Call 800 733 5627.

Official page: jobcorps.gov

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Who to call in New Hampshire

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.

More help in New Hampshire

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