DO YOU NEED SHELTER?

ROOTS provides safe emergency overnight shelter for young adults ages 18-25 (up until a person’s 26th birthday).

Shelter Location
4541 19th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105

People seeking overnight shelter can call (206) 632-1635 or come to our door between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM and ask to be put on the list.

If more than 45 people are trying to access the shelter, then a random drawing is done at 8:30 PM to determine who will be turned away.  The doors open for sign-in at 9:00 PM.

How to Get Here…

Verifying Age to Determine Eligibility

ROOTS requires all guests to verify their age within 15 stays OR a note from a case manager stating that you are in the process of getting an age verified. Current government issued I.D.’s are most commonly used to verify age.

Services For Our Guests

  • Safe overnight emergency shelter

  • Clean bedding

  • Dinner and breakfast

  • Showers

  • Clothing

  • Toiletries

  • On-site case management (Monday – Thursday) and referral to other support and transitional services

  • Supportive and nurturing relationships between staff, volunteers, and guests

Pets Are Allowed

Pets are allowed with a completed Pet Agreement signed by the pet’s owner. The Pet Agreement covers the expectations of pets and how pets must be managed in the space to minimize the impact on other guests. Repeat violations of the Pet Agreement can lead to the pet no longer being allowed at shelter.

Minors: People under the age of 18 cannot access services at ROOTS Young Adult Shelter