National Runaway Safeline
Address
3141B North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(800) 786-2929
Description:
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.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Languages:
English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
September 5, 2024
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3141B North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Runaway Hotline - Call or Text
(800) 786-2929
Fax
(773) 929-5150
Main
(773) 880-9860
Runaway Hotline - Call or Text
(800) RUN-AWAY
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Home Free Program provides free bus tickets home to family or to a shelter for qualified youth.
Availability
Provided bus tickets for travel Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Hours
24 hours, 7 days a week
Required Documents
Proof of age of youth (ID with birth date or birth certificate); Photo ID of adult they are returning to; Additional documents may be required depending on situation
Eligibility
Qualified homeless youth, ages 12 to 21 years old; Returning to location within the United States; Must complete entire intake process including conference call; Provide required documents
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Call or text hotline, or visit website (2) Provide proof of age (3) Participate in conference call with parent or other approved adult the youth is returning to (4) Provide photo ID of receiving adult
Languages
English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Description
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.
Hours
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
None
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or text the Runaway Hotline, chat on website, post on the forum, or email directly to their website
Languages
English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
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