Shelters

Bill Wilson Center Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter offers short-term housing for runaway, homeless, and other troubled youth (ages 11-17). Individual, group, and family counseling is provided to restore family ties when possible, and to stabilize the lives of homeless youth to avoid victimization from street life.

3490 The Alameda

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Call: (408) 243-0222


Bill Wilson Center's Transitional Housing Program provides comprehensive services for homeless youth ages 18-24, including young single parents and their children. Young people live in shared, supervised apartments or houses throughout the County while they receive counseling, independent living skills training, parenting classes and employment services.

3490 The Alameda

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Call: (408) 243-0222


Overnight shelter for ages 11-17 years. Info and referral services for homeless or runaway youth.

Hours: M-F 2pm-8pm, Saturdays and Sundays 4pm-8pm

496 S Third St

San Jose, CA 95112

Call: (408) 539-2180


S.T.A.R Programs is committed to providing a safe place for abused and neglected children and helping to rebuild and strengthen their families by providing a continuum of care including counseling, life skills, educational, and recreational services.

811 Sherman Oaks Drive

San Jose, CA 95128

Call: (669) 230-4015


The Nest is a home for middle and high school-aged girls who have survived sex-trafficking. The home houses six residents plus live-in staff and offers professional counseling, academic and life-skills education and recreational activities

589 West Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Call: (408) 281-0708


Provides residential treatment, wraparound and mental health services, independent living skills training, employment assistance and transitional housing to youth ages 11-24 years.

237 Race Street

San Jose, CA 95126

Call: (408) 971-9822