Covenant House Alaska: Providing Shelter and Support to Homeless Youth

Shelter and Housing 

Covenant House Alaska provides emergency shelter and housing services to homeless youth in Alaska, ages 13-24. No youth is turned away. Day or night, we’re here to help young people find a safe place to stay and get access to the resources needed to build a brighter future. We have five housing programs: 

• Emergency Shelter: Youth ages 13-24 can access a warm bed, food, clothing, and hygiene supplies.  
• Rights of Passage: Transitional housing program for young adults ages 18-24. Youth gain experience living in apartment-style housing with support from their success management team.  
• Passage House: Residential program for homeless pregnant teens and young parents ages 17-21. 
• Covey Lofts: Transitional housing micro unit apartments. Eligible youth must have a recommendation from their success manager, a source of income and sign a lease.  
• Rapid Re-Housing: Places youth in their own apartment, with case management, rental assistance, and continued access to wraparound services to ensure success. 

Safety and Well-being  

Covenant House Alaska is a safe space for all youth. We prioritize the safety and well-being of all our young people, in celebration of every facet of their identity that makes them who they are. Our staff ensure that LGBTQ+ youth, Indigenous youth, young people of color and indeed all young people, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, receive unconditional support. 

Programs and Services 

How We’re Meeting Local Needs 

Living in Alaska presents unique challenges, especially for youth facing homelessness. Covenant House Alaska is nationally recognized for the innovative work we do to provide young people with everything they need in one place — so they can move forward to a brighter future.  

Our Youth Engagement Center offers  

• Outreach Services: Young people can access short-term emergency care at our drop-in center. Our outreach teams provide essentials like food, warm clothes, and bus fare to unhoused youth on the streets. We also work to build trust, letting them know about the services and resources at CHAK.   
• Education & Job Training: We offer programs to help youth finish their high school education, get their GED and prepare for college. We also offer life skills training, job readiness training and employment assistance to help young people find and maintain gainful employment.   
• Health and Wellness: Our on-site health clinic provides physical and mental health care and substance misuse counseling. Walk-ins are welcome. 
• Other support services: Crisis intervention, trafficking survivor services, family mediation, youth enrichment programs, cultural connections, holistic and spiritual care, transportation assistance, and case management.   

Our Services and Programs Are Always Free 

There are no fees or costs to access our services or stay at Covenant House Alaska. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for youth to get the support they need. 

Learn more about youth services in Anchorage.