Young Adults
A free hotline for youth ages 7-24, providing supportive listening, crisis intervention, and information and referrals. Youth may call the line anytime and for any reason
Call: (888) 247-7717
The drop-in center serves homeless youth 13-25 and provides basic necessities such as food, clothing, personal care items and access to phone, computers and email. Showers and washer and dryer facilities are also available free of charge. Other support services offered: housing referrals, mental health services, job readiness training, educational support, counseling, HIV testing/education, parenting/independent living skills workshops and computer skills.
Hours: M-F/9am-5pm and Sat-Sun/9am-1pm
693 South Second Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Call: (408) 243-0222
Provides the following gang and drugs prevention and education services for youth:
Development Services - Mentoring, community service projects, social and recreation, personal development and support groups.
School-Based Services - Student and parent assistance, truancy reduction, conflict and mediation and gang outreach.
1560 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA. 95112
Call: (408) 280-0203
Chat 4 Teens connects teens in a live instant message chat environment directly with volunteers trained to provide support without judgment. Chat 4 Teens is safe and anonymous, giving teens a free place to vent, work through problems or get information about community resources. Teens can log on and chat about anything that is troubling them including relationship problems, parents, school, cutting, suicidal thoughts, pregnancy, depression, abuse, loneliness or stress. Chat 4 Teens serves teenagers residing in Santa Clara County. Chat lines are open Monday-Friday 5pm-9pm.
Program removes tattoos from gang involved and at risk youth ages 14-25 in the city of San Jose, who have found tattoos to be a barrier in furthering themselves through education and/or employment. Requirements include: 10 week workshop, 30 hours community services to receive treatment. All tattoos must be visible and gang related.
1694 Adrian Way
San Jose, CA 95122
Call: (408) 794-1660
The Firehouse Community Development Corporation is a multicultural resource center that empowers youth and their families to break the cycle of poverty and become productive members of the community. Provides mediation/crisis intervention, redirection/adjudication, rap sessions, tattoo removal, recreation, community service, parenting classes and case management.
5655 Silver Creek Valley Road #517
San Jose, CA 95138
Call: (408) 327-9622
Teaches a 12-week course to youth on probation, focusing on the law and building life skills. Leadership training and mentor program (ages 15-18)
568 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
Call: (408) 263-2630
The Independent Living Program (commonly known as ILP) is a program of Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley (FCS). Since 2009, they have been the sole provider of ILP services for current and former foster and probation involved youth living throughout Santa Clara County. ILP services are available to all Santa Clara County youth and young adults, ages 16 to 21, who are current and former wards and dependents of the court, including non-minor dependents.
Drop-in hours: Mondays through Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m.
591 North King Road, Ste 1
San Jose, CA 95133
Call: (408) 792-1750
The mission of Jeremiah's Promise is to "love, challenge and equip" former foster youth for a better future. The aim of this nonprofit is to build an enduring foundation beneath college-bound students, ages 17 to 24, who have suffered immeasurably during their early years. Our programs lay the groundwork for emotional and spiritual healing, academic resilience, leadership development, and relational and career skills competency.
P.O. Box 1393
Palo Alto, CA 94302-1393
OLLIN: a gang intervention and men's circle. Male Involvement Program (MIP)- a teen pregnancy prevention program. Adelante Mentorship program and Restorative Justice Program. Youth center and after school programs.
660 Sinclair Dr.
San Jose, CA 95116
Call: (408) 928-1122
The National Runaway Switchboard gives help and hope to youth and their families by providing non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention and local and national referrals through a 24-hour hotline.
Call: 1-800-RUNAWAY
This program serves youth 18-27 years, who desire job training and completion of their high school diploma or G.E.D.
2650-A Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95111
Call: (408) 283-7171
Stand Up For Kids is a volunteer-run program that provides mentoring, street outreach and has an outreach center for youth, located in downtown San Jose.
The Village
Hours: M-W-TH/5:30-8PM
Saturdays: 12-3pm
Provides provides a safe place to find support. Also address immediate needs such as food, clothing, personal hygiene, supplies for out on the street, a hot shower, access to the internet for job searching, resume drafting, and overall access to things like applying for an ID, birth certificate, etc. The volunteers help with these needs in addition, if needed, medical care, education assistance, and transportation.
25 E. Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Call: 800-365-4543
If you are a foster youth looking for work in Santa Clara County, TeenForce can likely help. The organization matches current and former foster youth (ages 14-26) with full-time, part-time, and temporary jobs and internships. There is no charge to you for this service.
760 Hillsdale Avenue, Room 13
San Jose, CA 95136
Call: (408) 827-3078
TeenHQ is the new teen center headquarters located at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in downtown San Jose. It is a place designed exclusively by and for teens, 12-18 years-old. This teen dream hub provides the best environment for innovation to flourish. At TeenHQ, you can be you!
King Library- Mezzanine Floor
150 E. San Fernando St.
San José, CA 95112
Call: (408) 808-2165
For young adults providing job readiness, educational assistance, financial planning assistance, counseling, and case management services.
1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 115
San Jose, CA 95126
Call: (408) 971-9822