Summer Resource Cooling Guide
June – September 2026: Find Cooling Locations HERE
Find Food Assistance
Idaho Foodbank Food Assistance Locator
Boise List (search under Food Bank or Food Pantry)
Homeless Coalition’s Community Meals Calendar
BSU Food Assistance Map
Mobile Food Market (pay what you can)
Public Housing
The Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities Public Housing Wait List is currently closed. You can find information about public housing options HERE.
State of Idaho McKinney-Vento Program
Click HERE to learn about resources for homeless students.
Contact: Emily Kesler, Coordinator
esommer@sde.idaho.gov
(208) 332-6904
Safe Place for Youth in Crisis
Safe Place® is a national program that provides immediate help and safety for youth under the age of 18. Find a Safe Place® location HERE or text SAFE and your location (city, state, or ZIP) to 4HELP (44357).
You can also text “2Chat” to 4HELP anytime for immediate support from a trained mental health professional; no location needed.
New Hotline for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- Phone Number: 1-800-870-DOCS (1-800-870-3627)
Start Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Hours: Every Wednesday from 12 to 8 PM Eastern | 11 AM to 7 PM Central | 10 AM to 6 PM Mountain | 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific
Voicemails: Outside of working hours, callers can leave voicemails that will be returned.
- Callers: Young people experiencing homelessness.
- Phone Operators: Legal professionals from Baker McKenzie and pro bono lawyers from other corporations.
- Goal: Provide state-specific guidance on obtaining vital documents.
- More Information HERE
Abuse Services
WCA – Safe Shelter, Services & Support, 24-Hour Domestic Abuse Hotline: 208.343.7025
Faces of Hope – Free Crisis Services, Emergency Support, Safe Beds