Runaway/homeless Youth Helplines | National Runaway Safeline

4849 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60630

All services are accessible.

Eligibility

Open to all runaway and homeless youth, their families, and concerned adults.

Required documents

None

Hours

mon 12:00am - 11:59pm tue 12:00am - 11:59pm wed 12:00am - 11:59pm thu 12:00am - 11:59pm fri 12:00am - 11:59pm sat 12:00am - 11:59pm sun 12:00am - 11:59pm

(800) 786-2929

Voice - voice | 1-800-RUNAWAY

Languages

Other languages by translation

Application process

Contact the helpline by phone call, text message, email, or online live chat.

Fees

None

Service area

Kentucky
Ohio

Description

Provides a free confidential crisis intervention helpline for youth who have run away and/or are experiencing homelessness. Helpline staff may offer assistance with developing a plan of action, locating resources, re-establishing contact with parents/caregivers, and facilitating communication with service providers.

Data provided by

211 UWGC

What's Here

Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines

Providing organization

National Runaway Safeline

Nonprofit organization acting as a national communications system for runaway and homeless youth.