בית אתנחתא, Youth shelter in Talpiot, Jerusalem, Israel
Beit Etnachta is an emergency residential center in Talpiot that provides temporary housing for teenagers between 13 and 19 years old. The facility has 18 beds and offers accommodation, meals, and support from trained staff members.
The center was founded in 1996 by the Otot Association to address the need for emergency housing for at-risk teenagers in Jerusalem. Since its establishment, it has become a permanent resource for young people facing difficult circumstances.
The center welcomes teenagers from different religious and ethnic backgrounds and provides meals, accommodation, and learning programs during their stay. Staff members work to treat each young person with respect and without prejudice.
The center is located at 106 Hebron Road and can be accessed by teenagers with parental or welfare service approval. Stays are flexible, ranging from single nights to several months depending on individual needs.
The center is the only emergency facility of its kind in Jerusalem operating year-round without waiting periods. Young people can receive help immediately when they need it most.
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