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Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness: Youth Shelters

The resources in this guide are intended to help anyone in the Baton Rouge area currently experiencing homelessness.

Youth Shelters

Youth Oasis
260 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge
(225) 343-6300

* The Basic Center is an Emergency Shelter for male and female youth ages 10-17.

* The Young Adult Residential Center (YARC) is a shelter for male and female youth ages 18-25.

* Diversity House is a LGBT focused transitional living program for at-risk youth ages 16-21.