Here for Young People Experiencing a Crisis or Facing Homelessness in Washington State

The Lifeline program serves as a no-wrong-door access point for support and connection to services for youth and young adults in Washington who require assistance to overcome a life challenge that could escalate into a crisis if not addressed. We help meet your immediate needs through resource navigation and the distribution of program funding for food, shelter, transportation, and more.

You may qualify for services if you are:

• Between the ages of 12-25 
• Live in Washington (applicants who live within Pierce and Spokane County will be prioritized for case management services) 
• Facing a challenge that could escalate into a crisis if not addressed 
• Have exited a public system of care including any of the following:
  • Foster Care System
  • Juvenile Justice System
  • Office of Homeless Youth Prevention and Protection Program
  • Office of Homeless Youth Shelter and Housing Orogram
  • Inpatient Behavioral Health Services  

Services 

• Case Management support until the case is resolved  
• Navigation of regional/statewide resources 
• Peer support 
• Flex funding that is quickly deployed to meet immediate needs 
• Connection to advocacy groups and youth advisory boards 

Hours and Location 

Lifeline team members are available Monday–Friday from 8:00 am–6:00 pm. During after-hours, leave a message and a team member will return your call in 48 business hours or less.  

Support will be provided virtually for Spokane and a mixture of virtual and in-person support with Pierce County.

Contact Us

Contact us to get help for yourself. To refer a young adult, call us or fill out this form.

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