National Runaway Safeline
Address
3080B N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 880-9860
AKA:
National Runaway Switchboard
Description:
Crisis intervention, information and referral for at-risk and runaway children and youth and their parents; referrals/conference calls to community-based agencies; message deliveries between runaway youth and families.
Provides the program called "Kids Call". This is a free program which provides classes and youth groups the opportunity to participate in an interesting and unique learning experience.
Administers Greyhound's Home Free program to return runaway youth to their homes at no charge to families.
National Runaway Safeline is 24-hour national, hotline for youth ages 12-21 and their families. NRS provides crisis intervention, information and referral, message delivery and conferencing services. Whether it is food, shelter, counseling, medical or legal help, or a ticket home, the National Runaway Safeline can help.
Hours:
Every day / 24 hours
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 16, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3080B N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Mailing
3080B N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Contacts
Maureen Blaha
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
MAIN SITE PHONE
(773) 880-9860
Fax
(773) 929-5150
Toll-Free Hotline Phone
(800) 786-2929
Services
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Description
Confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, text, 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 or text 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or visit www.1800runaway.org
Hours
Every day / 24 hours
Required Documents
None required.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Fees
No fees charged.
Intake Procedure
Contact by phone or refer to website.
Languages
English, AT&T Language Line Translation available 24 hours.
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
Special Notes/Funding
Home Free Program
Description
In partnership with Greyhound Lines Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth aged 12-21 with their families or alternate living arrangements through a free bus ticket home. Youths must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929 to start the process.
Hours
Every day / 24 hours
Required Documents
ID or equivalent.
Eligibility
Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, shelter, or transitional living program. Conferenc call between the youth and person they are returning to is required as well as basic documentation (ID or equivalent, etc.). Youth 15 and under may require an approved adult to accompany them (if so, a free ticket for the accompanying adult is provided). Home Free can only be used in the United States.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Must call 1-800-RUNAWAY 91-800-786-2929
Languages
All languages via translation service.
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
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