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For assistance regarding a youth in crisis or scheduling an intake: 

  • Call our 24-hour Help Line at 608.251.1126
  • Or Toll-Free Line at 800.798.1126
  • Or text 608.285.2776 (texts checked M-F 9am-9pm)

To speak to Youth Shelter staff regarding a current shelter resident: 

  • Call 608.245.2550, ext. 1111

For questions regarding youth on Work Teams please contact the youth work team supervisor. 

  • Or call our on-call Intensive Supervision staff at 608.669.4711 

 

If you are unsure of your party's extension, and have a non-emergency inquiry, please call the Briarpatch Main Number, 608.245.2550. Voicemails are checked M-F 9am-9pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Briarpatch Youth Shelter provides shelter and other services to homeless or runaway youth, or youth at risk of separation from their family due to conflict or other reasons. Opened in 2015, our shelter has eight beds and welcomes youths of all gender identities ages 12-17. There are an estimated 300 youth in Dane County who are homeless every night. This shelter was created to help these youth get off the streets and provide them with a safe place and services to succeed. Aside from providing shelter, we offer individual counseling, family counseling, case management and a 24-hour help line.

 

 2020 Impact:

  • 56 youth received shelter with assessment, counseling, and case management services
  • 557 nights of safe housing were provided in our youth shelter
  • 100% of youth attended school while in shelter