Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines | National Runaway Safeline

Provides crisis intervention, support and assistance for homeless youth and their families nationwide through phone calls or texts to its crisis hotline, and its online chat and bulletin board services.

Physical Address

3141B North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Application process

Call or text the Runaway Hotline, chat on website, post on the forum, or email directly to their website

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

None

Eligibility

None

Languages

English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.

Agency info

National Runaway Safeline

Provides confidential crisis intervention 24/7 for homeless youth and their families nationwide through its crisis hotline and online services. Also provides conference calling with parents at youth's request, conflict mediation and referrals. Offers free bus tickets home or to shelter for qualified youth.