Who We Help - Teens In Crisis
Every Teen Deserves a Chance to Be Safe, Seen, and Supported.
Teens in Crisis
Every year, over 4 million youth in the United States face periods of homelessness or housing instability. Many flee abuse, neglect, or family rejection — often with nowhere safe to turn. Alone and afraid, they become vulnerable to the streets, where survival becomes the only priority.
We stand in the gap. Through our local church partners and grassroots outreach, we bring compassion, resources, and hope to teens in crisis — many of whom have been abandoned by the very systems meant to protect them.
Girls at Risk of Trafficking
1 in 3 teens who run away will be approached by a trafficker within 48 hours.
The streets are not just dangerous — they are predatory. Young girls, especially, are at high risk of being lured into trafficking, exploited by those who sense their desperation.
We respond immediately. By providing emergency shelter, mentorship, and intervention through trusted local churches, we help remove these teens from danger before it's too late. Your gift can literally interrupt a trafficker’s timeline.
Teen depression and suicidal ideation are at crisis levels — nearly 1 in 3 teen girls report seriously considering suicide. Much of this pain is silent, hidden behind screens, fed by cyberbullying, digital comparison, and isolation.
We show up with presence and purpose. Our mentors, church partners, and crisis responders offer a safe space to talk, pray, and heal — online and in person. Sometimes, just being heard is the difference between despair and a second chance.
Victims of Online Bullying & Isolation
The Forgotten and the Left Behind
Youth who “age out” of foster care, teens kicked out of their homes, those escaping addiction, violence, or sexual abuse — we serve them all. They’re not statistics to us. They’re sons, daughters, friends — created with purpose.
Without urgent help, many of these teens fall through the cracks. That’s why American Rescue Mission exists.
We don’t wait. We rescue.
But we can’t do it without you.
Make An Impact - Donate Today
The work we do — the teens we rescue, the lives we restore, the futures we help rebuild — it’s only possible because of people like you.
You’ve seen the impact. You know the need. But none of it happens without donors who care.
Every safe bed, every meal, every second chance starts with someone saying, “Yes, I’ll help.”
We can't do this alone.
Please — give now. Help us reach the next teen in crisis before it's too late.