Covenant House New Orleans: Providing Shelter and Support to Homeless Youth 

Youth Shelter & Housing  

CHNOLA provides short-term emergency shelter and housing services to homeless youth in New Orleans. We have three housing programs: 

• Crisis Care & Short-Term Shelter: Our 24/7 care center provides shelter, safety, and access to essential resources including meals, showers, clothing, hygiene supplies and medical care. 
• Transitional Housing: Rights of Passage, our transitional living program offers on-campus housing where residents develop life skills and prepare for independent living through mentorship and supportive services.  
• Independent Living: When youth are ready, we help them find and move into off-site affordable housing, while continuing to support their ongoing development through case management services. 

Safety and Well-being at our Shelters 

Covenant House New Orleans is a safe space. We make sure all youth feel welcome and safe regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Our team members treat our young people with absolute respect and unconditional love.  

Our Programs and Services 

Covenant House is internationally recognized for the innovative work we do to provide young people facing homelessness with everything they need in one place — so they can move forward to a brighter future. We develop a personalized case plan with each youth and work with them every step of the way to reunite them with family, when possible, or develop the tools they need to live independently. 

• On-site Medical: Access to free healthcare including medical and mental health services, and wellness programs. 
• Outreach Services: Young people can access short-term emergency care through our drop-in services and emergency shelter. Our street outreach teams provide basic supplies, work to build trust and give information about resources at Covenant House to unhoused youth in New Orleans. We also work with schools and organizations to help them recognize the signs of homelessness and trafficking. 
• Education & Life Skills: We offer tutoring, assistance with enrolling in high school and college, as well as financial literacy.  
• Services for Young Families: Our Two-Generation program provides parenting classes and assistance with childcare and preschool. 
• Job Training & Readiness: We provide resume support, mock interviews, and partner with local programs to connect youth to employment opportunities. We also have an on-site job training program for CHNOLA residents called White Dove. 
• Other support services: Family reunification, substance-use counseling, trafficking survivor services, transportation assistance, service referrals, 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 New Orleans. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for youth to get the support they need.  

Learn more about the programs for youth at CHNOLA.