Immediate Help for Teens

If you are under the age of 18 and in immediate need of shelter, you can call or text us 24/7 and a staff member will answer the phone to help you!

360-805-9282

  • U-Turn Drop-in Center

    Under 24 and need connections to resources today?

    Call Us: 425-740-2945

    U-Turn is open from 2:00 to 6:30 Monday through Friday with staff on site who can help you!

    Located at 3530 Colby Ave, Everett.

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  • Under 18

    Under 18 and in immediate need of shelter?

    Call or Text!

    360-805-9282

    Shelters are open 24/7 and staff are available to help you get to a safe place.

    Call Now

  • Over 18

    Between the ages of 18-24 and looking for help finding long-term housing?

    Call or Text!

    425-541-7685

    Call Now

  • Parents & Caregivers

    If you’re a family in conflict with a young person in the home, we can help.

    Connect With Us:

    425-317-9898 (English)

    425-339-4179 (Spanish)

    prevention@cocoonhouse.org

    Call Now

TXT 4 HELP works anywhere in the US, and extends access to safety for teens. TXT 4 HELP can be used for the same reason a young person may go to a Safe Place site - abuse, bullying, family problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and others. TXT 4 HELP counselors can provide support via text and can offer additional suggestions for immediate help regardless of where you are.

Here’s how it works:

·       Text the word “safe” and your current location (address, city, state) to 4HELP (44357).

·       Within seconds, you will receive a message with the closest Safe Place site and phone number for the local youth agency.

·       For immediate help, reply with “2chat” to text interactively with a trained counselor. 

It’s quick, easy, safe, and confidential. TXT 4 HELP is a free service offered to all youth in crisis.
*Messaging/data rates apply.
* If there is not a Safe Place in your community, you will receive information on the closest youth service organization.