Safe Place — emergency shelter for young people 18–22

Covenant House Texas runs an emergency shelter specifically for young adults 18-22 who need immediate housing. Staff provide beds, meals, and support to help residents move toward stable housing and self-sufficiency. The faith-based program also serves pregnant and parenting teens, connecting everyone to counseling, healthcare, job training, and education planning.

Key details

• Ages served: 18–22
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Cost: Free
• ID required: No

About Covenant House Texas

We provide shelter, services, and support to young people experiencing homelessness in Houston. Every young person deserves a safe place to sleep, food to eat, and people who believe in them. We work with youth 18–22 who…

The shelter operates at 1111 Lovett Boulevard in Montrose. Intake happens daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, though the shelter stays open around the clock.

Thousands of young adults in Houston face homelessness each year, often aging out of foster care or fleeing unsafe situations. Safe Place gives them stable housing so they can focus on work or school instead of survival, with the dignity and support that comes from being treated as whole people rather than problems to solve.

No appointment is needed — young people can walk in during intake hours or call 713-523-2231 or 713-630-5601 after 3:00 PM for information. The staff will assess needs and provide immediate housing if space is available.