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How to Find Emergency Shelter Tonight

3 min read · Free guide from DPV Foundation

If you have nowhere safe to sleep tonight, help is available.

Who to Contact

  • Call 911 if you are in immediate danger
  • Dial 211 to reach local shelters, food and emergency services
  • Domestic violence survivors can call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788, 24/7
  • Youth and young adults can call or text 1-800-786-2929 (National Runaway Safeline)

What to Bring If You Can

  • ID and important documents
  • Medications
  • Phone and charger
  • A change of clothes

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