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Emergency Homeless Shelter

Emergency Homeless Shelter

Waypoint offers an overnight emergency homeless shelter for youth between the ages of 18 and 24 in downtown Manchester.

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Waypoint’s shelter at 298 Hanover Street in Manchester serves young adults ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness. The shelter is known as “low-barrier,” which means that qualifying entry requirements are minimized so young adults have fewer barriers to entry. The shelter has 14 beds and is housed in the same building as the Manchester Drop-in Center. It is a safe space where young people have easy access to temporary and ongoing services tailored to their needs.

Eligibility

18 – 24 year olds

Fee

None

Region Served

Manchester area

Location

298 Hanover Street
Manchester NH

Contact

Between 8am-4pm call 603-722-8931, Between 4pm and 8am call ON Call 603-518-4007
shelterreferrals@waypointnh.org

Referral Needed?

No
After Hours (4pm – 8am), Holidays, and Weekend On-Call Support: (603)-518-4007

Services

  • Safe, secure place to rest/sleep, and store your belongings
  • Meals
  • Lounge space and social activities
  • Hygiene items
  • Showers
  • Laundry
  • Clothing closet
  • Referrals to internal and external programs
  • Support, love, and acceptance

News

2025 SleepOut Raises $320,800 to Combat Youth Homelessness in New Hampshire

On a cold, windy, day, passionate advocates braved the cold and wind to support critical services for young people experiencing homelessness across New Hampshire.

11th Annual SleepOut 2025 On March 21

Too many young people in our state are either homeless or at risk and facing significant challenges to finding a safe home. Our goal is to end youth homelessness in New Hampshire.

Michael’s Journey to Home

At just 17, Michael found himself without a stable home. 

Forms & Documents

Waypoint Young Adult Emergency Shelter Flyer
Emergency Homeless Shelter
Between 8am-4pm call 603-722-8931, Between 4pm and 8am call ON Call 603-518-4007
shelterreferrals@waypointnh.org

Regional Offices

Waypoint has several regional offices throughout New Hampshire. Below are the locations of these offices. If you are looking for specific program contact information, please visit the Programs Overview page or the Get Help page.

Agency Headquarters

Manchester
464 Chestnut St.
Manchester, NH 03105
603.518.4000 | 1.800.640.6486
Fax: 603.668.6260
P.O. Box 448

Concord
103 No. State St.
Concord, NH 03301
603.224.7479

27 Burns Ave. 
Concord, NH 03302

Lakes Region
67 Water St., Suite 207
Laconia, NH 03246
603.524.5835

North Country
25 Main St.
Lancaster, NH 03584
603.788.4172
P.O. Box 188 Conway, NH 03818

Tri-City Region
3 Wallace St.
Rochester, NH 03867
603.518.4020

Monadnock
20 Central Sq., Suite #210
Keene, NH 03431
603.357.8772 

Dover
35 Third St.
Dover, NH 03820
603.742.5662

Nashua
60 Main St., Suite 240
Nashua, NH 03060
603.889.7189

Waypoint at the Richie McFarland Center
11 Sandy Point Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
603.518.4002
Fax: 603.668.6260

Upper Valley
85 Mechanic St., Suite B2-6
Lebanon, NH 03766
603.298.8237

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