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Youth & Young Adults Housing & Shelter

Housing & Shelter for Youth & Young Adults in Greenville, SC

Support for young people (roughly 18–24) navigating life without a parent or guardian, including youth-focused shelters and drop-in centers.

Below are 9 housing & shelter resources in Greenville County ready to help. Each one shows what to do next.

Housing Re-entry Support

Alston Wilkes Society

What they help with
Re-entry, housing, and veteran services across South Carolina.
Who it's for
Serves veterans, families with children, youth and young adults, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, people returning from incarceration, women and men
Good to know
Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask if they have space and how to get in.

Call 803-799-2490 More about Alston Wilkes Society
Housing

Greenville Housing Authority

What they help with
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) rental assistance.
Who it's for
Serves veterans, families with children, youth and young adults, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, people returning from incarceration, people without a photo ID, people in substance-use recovery, women and men
Hours
Mon-Thu 9am-4pm
Good to know
You can get help without a photo ID.

Next step: Call to ask if they have space and how to get in.

Call (864) 467-4250 More about Greenville Housing Authority
Housing

Safe Harbor

What they help with
Emergency shelter, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence (24/7 hotline).
Who it's for
Serves veterans, families with children, youth and young adults, older adults, survivors of domestic violence, people returning from incarceration, people without a photo ID, people in substance-use recovery, women and men
Good to know
  • You can get help without a photo ID.
  • Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call the 24/7 hotline. It is free and confidential.

Call 1-800-291-2139 More about Safe Harbor
Housing

Greer STEP

What they help with
Emergency shelter and support services in the Greer area.
Who it's for
Open to everyone
Good to know
  • You can get help without a photo ID.
  • Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask if they have space and how to get in.

Call (864) 540-4681 More about Greer STEP
Housing Food

Triune Mercy Center

What they help with
Hot meals, case management, and housing navigation for anyone in need — no questions asked.
Who it's for
Open to everyone
Where
222 Rutherford St, Greenville, SC 29609
Good to know
  • You can get help without a photo ID.
  • Hours are not listed here. Call before you go.

Next step: Call to ask if they have space and how to get in.

Call (864) 233-8020 More about Triune Mercy Center

More help for youth & young adults

Frequently asked questions

Where can youth and young adults get housing & shelter in Greenville, SC?

There are 9 organizations on this page that provide housing & shelter to youth and young adults in Greenville County, including Pendleton Place - Emergency Youth Shelter and Greenville Rescue Mission - Miracle Hill Ministries. Call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility before you go.

What should I do if I need shelter tonight?

Call the shelters listed here as early in the day as you can — beds often fill up fast. You can also dial 211 any time to be connected with available shelter. If you are fleeing domestic violence, call Safe Harbor's 24/7 line at 1-800-291-2139.

Is this help really free?

The organizations listed are free or low-cost. Services, hours, and eligibility can change, so please call ahead to confirm what's available before visiting.

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