Homeless Youth and Young Adult Services

Waypoint is the only agency in NH that provides a comprehensive service array for young people who are experiencing homelessness. Street Outreach puts boots on the ground to canvas the streets of the community, and serves as a lifeline to at-risk youth wherever they may be– offering two essential things: the basic elements to survive and opportunities to change their course. The Runaway & Homeless Youth Program provides crisis intervention and prevention in schools and the community, and can help youth resolve family conflict. The Youth Resource Center is a safe space where youth can get access to basic needs such as food, clothes, showers, and laundry, as well as life-changing services such as mental health counseling, substance misuse treatment, education (help completing school, continuing onto higher ed), job skills training, and more. The Transitional Living Program provides housing and supportive services to youth experiencing/on brink of homelessness as they advance toward self-sufficiency and success. Rapid Rehousing provides short-term rental assistance and services to young people experiencing homelessness in order to obtain housing quickly, build a foundation for stability, and increase long-term self-sufficiency. Youth Shelter and Resource Centers: In 2022, Waypoint plans to open a Youth Resource (drop-in) Center in Rochester and Concord, and an overnight emergency shelter for youth experiencing homelessness in Manchester.