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To talk to someone at Larkin Street right away, call our 24 hour youth hotline line at 1 (800) 669.6196.
If you are looking for a warm bed or nutritious meal, a shower, or just someone to talk to, you can connect with one of Larkin Street Youth Services’ emergency shelters or drop-in programs today:
Lark-Inn for Youth: Ages 18-24
Emergency Shelter
869 Ellis Street (between Van Ness and Polk) [map]
415.749.2968 or 800.447.8223
Must be at shelter at 9:45 p.m. for a bed
Case management, groups, meals, showers, laundry
Diamond Youth Shelter: Ages 17 and under
Emergency Overnight Shelter
536 Central Avenue (between Hayes and Grove) [map]
800.669.6196 or 415.567.1020
Monday – Friday: opens at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: opens at 4:00 p.m.
Meals, showers, groups
Drop-In Center: Ages 19 and under
Meals, showers, clothing, laundry, case management
1142 Sutter Street (between Larkin and Polk) [map]
800.669.6196 or 415.673.0911 ext. 252
Monday – Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 24 and under every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Haight Street Referral Center: Ages 24 and under
Referral services, groups, snacks, HIV testing
1317 Haight Street (between Central and Masonic) [map]
415.522.1377
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings
Call 415.522.1377 for specific hours each week