Homeless Services Consortium
of Dane County

Admissions to the youth shelter are accepted 24 hours a day 365 days a year. An in-person intake must be completed before shelter can be offered, but does not guarantee placement. Please call ahead to check on bed availability and eligibility for shelter before coming in.

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For any other questions about the Briarpatch youth shelter, please call (608) 251-1126 or toll free at (800) 798-1126. Questions can also be sent via text to (608) 285-2276, which is checked during business hours, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.