Resources for Teens and Young Adults 

Washington Teen Link 1 (866) TEENLINK (866) 833-6546 is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental helpline answered by trained teen volunteers in King County from 6:00-10:00 pm every day.   

Young adults between 17 and 24 years old who are experiencing homelessness in King County or are at imminent risk of being homeless within 14 days are potentially eligible for Coordinated Entry* (CE). Call or visit one of these agencies during the listed drop-in hours to be evaluated (or “assessed”) for services. 

*Find additional details about the Coordinated Entry System below on this page. 

YouthCare’s James W. Ray Orion Center 

  • 1828 Yale Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 – Google Maps 
  • Drop In: Monday, 2:00 – 6:00 pm 
  • Interested in Housing Navigation? Call (206) 622-5555 to schedule an appointment for a CE Assessment. 

New Horizons 

  • 2709 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 – Google Maps 
  • Drop in: Mondays & Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 pm  
  • 6:00-7:00 pm by appointment only, 7:00-9:00 pm by drop in 
  • Interested in Housing Navigation? Call (206) 374-0866 to schedule an appointment for a CE Assessment. 

Teen Feed 

  • 4740 B University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 – Google Maps
  • Monday – Friday, 7:00–8:00 pm, and Wednesdays during In-Reach from 2:00-4:00 pm  

The Y Social Impact Center Arcadia 

  • 932 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002 – Google Maps 
  • Phone: (253) 740-7189 
  • Drop in or call to schedule an appointment between the hours of 1:00–4:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 
  • This location uses housing triage tools for clients across both Seattle/Central Seattle & South King County 
  • Interested in Housing Navigation? Call (253) 939-2202 to schedule an appointment for a CE Assessment. 

Friends of Youth Kirkland – Willows Youth Service Center 

  • 12735 Willows Rd NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 – Google Maps 
  • Located between 139th Ave NE to the north and 141st Ave NE to the south 
  • Call or text (425) 449-3868 for more information including transportation options. 
  • Willows Youth Services Center is open 24/7 to serve young adults, ages 18-24. 
  • Services include mail and laundry services, hot meals prepared in a commercial kitchen, snacks, housing navigation case management, and behavioral health and substance use services.  
  • Clients also have access to comfortable, semi-private sleeping pods.