You Matter

My Friends Place offers a safe haven for homeless teens aged 16-20, providing shelter, meals, clothing, hygiene products, and laundry facilities. They also offer drop-in services for youth aged 13-20, including showers, food, toiletries, clothing vouchers, and more. The center operates 24/7, ensuring immediate assistance and long-term support for vulnerable young individuals.

Drop-in daily 9 AM–5 PM; overnight shelter daily 5 PM–9 AM

WA Teen Health Centers offer free, confidential health care, counseling, and birth control services tailored for teens and young adults across various locations in Washington State.

Appointments: M-Th, 9am-6pm; F, 8am-5pm; Drop-in: W, 1pm-5pm

Teen Link offers peer-to-peer support for youth in Washington State, providing a safe space to talk about feelings and connect with others who understand.

Monday–Friday 11 AM–8 PM Pacific; Saturday 9 AM–2 PM Pacific

24/7 crisis support and referrals - someone is always there to listen

24/7

Youth counseling, crisis support, and peer mentoring

24/7 support for runaway or homeless youth - help getting home or finding shelter

24/7

24/7 confidential support if you're experiencing abuse at home

24/7

24/7 help if you're being trafficked or exploited - confidential and safe

24/7

Counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups

Counseling, support groups, and crisis intervention

The Pearl Street Family YMCA in Tacoma offers a variety of programs focusing on youth development, including sports leagues, arts classes, child care, and summer camps. These programs aim to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all participants.

Mon-Fri: 5:00am - 9:30pm; Sat: 7:00am - 6:00pm; Sun: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound connects young people with caring adult mentors to help them reach their full potential. They offer various mentoring programs, including community-based, site-based, and group mentoring, to support youth in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–5 pm; Friday: Remote 8:30 am–5 pm; Saturday–Sunday: Closed

Kent Youth and Family Services offers a range of programs to support the healthy development of children, youth, and families in the Kent community. Services include professional counseling, education, and support programs, such as after-school activities, Head Start, ECEAP, and LGBTQ+ peer support groups.

Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

The Mix at Mockingbird is a welcoming drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youth, offering a safe space with food, activities, and supportive staff. It's a place where you can be yourself, connect with others, and access various resources to help you thrive.

Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

Scholarships, mentorship, and community for Latino youth

Support groups and mentoring for immigrant and refugee youth

Support services and activities for youth in foster care

Healing support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

Peer support groups for youth dealing with mental health challenges

One-on-one mentorship matching youth with caring adult mentors

Mental health counseling and support groups for Asian American youth

Support groups and education for youth with mental health conditions

Mentorship and activities for rural youth in the Valley

Support and community for Latinx LGBTQ+ youth

POCAAN provides health and support programs for BIPOC communities, including HIV/STI services and housing assistance for eligible BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and families. Contact the program about eligibility and current availability.

Hours vary by program; call before visiting.

Brown Hope program focused on economic support and community well-being for Black residents of Multnomah County, Oregon. Contact Brown Hope for current program and application information.

Contact the provider for current hours.

Counseling, substance abuse support, and peer groups for Eastside teens

Community center and support for Latinx youth and families

Support groups and empowerment programs for young women

Peer mentoring and support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults

Mentorship and community activities for teens across WA

Peer mediation and conflict resolution programs for youth

Cowlitz Indian Tribe grantmaking program supporting charitable organizations and community projects. For grant questions, use TribalFoundation@cowlitz.org. This listing is for foundation information; direct tribal member services are listed in the Tribe's department directory.

Peer support groups and mentoring programs for teens