Need a place to land?

Call us. You don't need paperwork, an ID, or a referral to talk to someone. Ages 11 through 24.

Call the drop-in hotline (225) 240-8137 Main office (225) 343-6300

In immediate danger? Call 911. Thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, any hour.

Walk in

260 S. Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Drop-In Center hours:
Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm

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Other ways to reach us

Message us on Facebook or Instagram — a counselor will walk you through it privately.

Email info@youthoasis.org.

Or fill out a request form and we'll reach out to you.

What you can get

Right now, today

Food, clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, a shower, transportation vouchers, and help with an immediate bill.

A bed tonight

Emergency Shelter for ages 18–24, with meals, hygiene supplies, and a case manager. Stays generally run up to 30 days.

Somewhere to live

Transitional Living, Transitional Housing and Rapid Re-Housing, and the Maternity Group Home for pregnant and parenting youth. Six months to two years, with life skills, employment, and school support.

See every program and who it's for →

What happens when you reach out

  1. 1

    You talk to a real person. They ask what you need, not for documentation.

  2. 2

    Together you figure out which program fits — or which partner agency does, if we're not the right place.

  3. 3

    If you come into a program, you get a case manager and at least a year of support after it ends.

Your privacy

What you tell us stays private, unless there's a safety concern or the law requires us to share it. We serve youth of every race, orientation, and identity — Youth Oasis was Louisiana's first LGBTQ+ affirming shelter.

If we're not the right place

Call or text 988
1-800-786-2929
1-866-488-7386
Call 211 or text 898-211
888-524-3578
Common questions
Read the FAQ →