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Featured guide Help for Specific Groups Women's Shelters: Safe Shelter Options for Women and Children Women's shelters, family shelters, and domestic-violence shelters are not always the same. A general women's shelter may serve adults experiencing homelessness… Read guide →
Help for Specific Groups LGBTQ+ Homeless Shelters: Finding Safe and Affirming Shelter Options Search local shelter options and call before traveling. Ask how the provider handles names, privacy,... Help for Specific Groups Homeless Shelters for Veterans: VA Programs, Shelter Access, and Support Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness can call the National Call Center for... Help for Specific Groups Youth Shelters: Help for Runaway and Homeless Youth A young person who needs a safe place should contact a youth-specific service when possible. Call or...