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Full Resource Name:

National Runaway Safeline

Address

***CONFIDENTIAL***
Chicago, IL 60657

(800) 786-2929

www.1800runaway.org

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Description:

Provides 24/7 hotline for youth who are contemplating running away or have already run away. Website has online bulletin boards, youth, parent and educator information on legal topics, peer pressure, relationships, family issues and more. Services offered include: crisis Intervention, message relay, conference calling, Home Free (in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc.), prevention/education/outreach, information and referral.

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

May 15, 2025

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

***CONFIDENTIAL***
Chicago, IL 60657

Mailing

3141 B N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(800) 786-2929

Accessibility:

Not Applicable

Services

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Runaway/Homeless Youth Counseling

Description

Provides 24/7 hotline for youth who are contemplating running away or have already run away. Website has online bulletin boards, youth, parent and educator information on legal topics, peer pressure, relationships, family issues and more. Services offered include: crisis Intervention, message relay, conference calling, Home Free (in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc.), prevention/education/outreach, information and referral.

Hours

24 hours daily

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call 800-RUNAWAY

Languages

Language Line

Service Area

Nationwide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
800-786-2929
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-750) and related services within the Service Tree.
Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines

Description

Provides 24/7 hotline for youth who are contemplating running away or have already run away. Website has online bulletin boards, youth, parent and educator information on legal topics, peer pressure, relationships, family issues and more. Services offered include: crisis Intervention, message relay, conference calling, Home Free (in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc.), prevention/education/outreach, information and referral.

Hours

24 hours daily

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or text 800-RUNAWAY

Languages

Language Line

Service Area

Nationwide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
800-786-2929
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500.1400-700) and related services within the Service Tree.
Talklines/Warmlines

Description

Provides 24/7 hotline for youth who are contemplating running away or have already run away. Website has online bulletin boards, youth, parent and educator information on legal topics, peer pressure, relationships, family issues and more. Services offered include: crisis Intervention, message relay, conference calling, Home Free (in partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc.), prevention/education/outreach, information and referral.

Hours

24 hours daily

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or text 800-RUNAWAY

Languages

Language Line

Service Area

Nationwide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
800-786-2929
Type:
Main Number
Name:
Main Number
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RF-8380) and related services within the Service Tree.

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