National Runaway Safeline

Address

3141 B. North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657

(800) 786-2929

http://www.1800runaway.org

Description:

Confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, and bulletin board. Referrals, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline. Free bus tickets home to family or shelter for qualified youth ages 12-21. Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or visit www.1800runaway.org

Hours:

Crisis Line 24/7

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 3, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

3141 B. North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657

Mailing

3141 B. North Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60657

Contacts

Brad Potts

Primary Contact

Resource Coordinator

(773) 289-1730

resources@1800runaway.org

Sam Gillis

Chief Program Officer

(773) 289-1724

sgillis@1800runaway.org

Phone Numbers

National Runaway Safeline (hotline)

(800) 786-2929

Business Phone

(773) 880-9860

Fax

(773) 929-5150

Special Notes/Funding

Government, foundations, corporations, and individuals.

Description

NRS operates a confidential 1-800-RUNAWAY hotline and 1800RUNAWAY.org online crisis service (live chat, emails, forum) 24/7/365 for runaway and homeless youth and their families. Texting is now also another option for kids in crisis to connect at 66008. Our frontline team of staff and volunteers receive 40 hours of training to provide non-judgmental, non-sectarian and non-directive support, empowering callers to develop a plan of action to improve their situation.

Hours

Crisis Line 24/7

Eligibility

N/A

Fees

None.

Intake Procedure

Call for information.

Languages

Any language with an interpreter.

Service Area

Nationwide.

Geography Served

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