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Covenant House New Orleans

Youth Homeless Shelter in New Orleans, LA

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Crisis Care Information

611 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: 504-584-1111

 

Year Founded: 1987

Youth Served Every Year: 900

Executive Director: James R. Kelly

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Who we are: Covenant House New Orleans (CHNOLA) serves youth ages 16-22. Our services are free and our doors are always open. Our team of caring professionals meets the immediate needs of youth in crisis and then develops an individualized plan for each young person to address their complex problems and help them take steps toward a productive and independent future.

Our shelter: When youth walk through the doors of our shelter, CHNOLA provides them with a hot meal, clothes, a bed, caring staff, and so much more. Individual medical care is provided on-site within 72 hours. We develop a personalized case plan with each youth and work with them every step of the way to reunite them with family, when possible, or develop the tools they need to live independently.

Our programs: Young people can access short-term emergency care through CHNOLA’s street outreach program, drop-in services, and emergency shelter. Our transitional housing program, Rights of Passage, helps youth hone life skills and prepares them for independent living. When youth are ready, we help them identify and move into affordable housing, while continuing to support their ongoing development.

Our services: 

Meals Psychiatry Life skills
Hygiene supplies (street outreach) Family reunification Job readiness
Showers Case management Employment assistance
Clean Clothes Art, music workshops Financial readiness
On-site medical care Substance-use counseling Trafficking survivor services
Mental health care Education assistance Transportation assistance

 

From the Peabody Award-winning Renaud Brothers, SHELTER takes an in-depth look at the lives of residents at Covenant House New Orleans. Watch the film to hear the stories of our youth bravely working to overcome the challenges that have brought them to our doors.

For "where are they now?" updates on the youth featured in the film visit shelterdocumentary.com

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Mexico City, Mexico Montclair, NJ Newark, NJ New Orleans, LA
New York, NY Oakland, CA Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA
San Pedro Sula, Honduras St. Louis, MO Tegucigalpa, Honduras Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC York, PA Washington, DC  

Emergency Resources

  • National Runaway Safeline

    If you or a friend know someone who is a runaway, homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, call the National Runaway Safeline or visit their website.

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  • 911 and Police

    If emergency assistance is needed now or if you have been the victim of a crime, please call 9-1-1 or get in contact with your local police department below.

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  • Suicide Lifeline

    Struggling with feelings of depression or suicide? Know someone who is? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7. Visit their site now.

    Visit the Lifeline

  • House of Worship

    Many local churches, synagogues and other religious centers offer food, clothing and other services. Find the nearest house of worship below.

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  • Victims of Trafficking

    No one should have to choose between going hungry or selling themselves. If there's anyone in your life who may be a victim of trafficking, find help below.

    Human Trafficking Hotline