National Runaway Safeline
Address
3141B N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(800) 786-2929
AKA:
BHC; NRS; National Runaway Switchboard
Description:
Confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless 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:
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; 24/7 phone line; Chatline available 24/7
Intake Process:
Call, email (info@1800runaway.org) to access services or visit website to chat online with staff and volunteers; bulletin board is available at website to post messages
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Translator Services
Eligibility:
Youth ages 12-21 who have run away or who are thinking about running away from home; parents and educators
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
September 28, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3141B N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Contacts
Brd Potts
Sam Gillis
Chief Program Officer
Susan Frankel
Chief Executive Officer
(773) 289-1720
Phone Numbers
Toll free
(800) 786-2929
Alternate
(773) 880-9860
Fax
(773) 929-5150
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
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