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Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines | National Runaway Safeline
Resource Name:Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines | National Runaway Safeline
address
3141B North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Eligibility
None
Required documents
None
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
800-786-2929
Voice
·Runaway Hotline - Call or Text
773-929-5150
Fax
·Fax
773-880-9860
Voice
·Main
800-RUN-AWAY
Voice
·Runaway Hotline - Call or Text
Website
https://www.1800runaway.orgLanguages
English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Application process
Call or text the Runaway Hotline, chat on website, post on the forum, or email directly to the website
Fees
No Fees
Service area
All ZIP Codes, All States
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.
Date of Last Formal Update
08/19/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
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Providing organization
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.