Wrenn House is the only homeless, runaway and crisis intervention program and shelter for youth in the Triangle. Wrenn House provides a safe, legal, and responsible environment for youth who run away from home, who are homeless, or are otherwise in a crisis situation. Wrenn House is available to any youth age 10 – 17, with priority given to youth from Wake County and Raleigh. For 30 years, Wrenn H
ouse has served those experiencing crisis by providing a diverse range of services including: temporary shelter, counseling, case management, referrals, and a variety of life skills, all within a therapeutic and safe environment that promotes individuality and empowers youth and families. Our program provides a safe haven to youth where they can find the freedom to realize their full potential, which is often minimized when involved in systems over which they usually have no control. Wrenn House works closely with Safe Place to coordinate convenient and accessible locations in communities where young people in need can find immediate help. Young people come to Wrenn House voluntarily. The length of time varies from 1 day to 21 days. Young people staying at Wrenn House are expected to attend school. Transportation is provided to Wake County Schools. There is no cost for participants to receive services from Wrenn House. Safe Place provides access to immediate help and safety for all young people in crisis. A national network of thousands of businesses and other public locations across the country extend the doors of local youth serving agencies by displaying Safe Place’s recognizable yellow and black diamond-shaped logo. Safe Place offers help to ages up to 17 years old with no costs associated with their services.
-Kids get help right in their own neighborhood – day or night
-Increases awareness of at-risk, homeless and runaway youth
-Provides involvement opportunities for businesses and the public sector
-Increases agencies’ exposure in the community
-Helps to meet grant outreach and education requirements
-A proven, well identified way for youth to get help
