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Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines | NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE - 1 800 Runaway

Resource Name:Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines | NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE - 1 800 Runaway

address

4849 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60630

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

24/7 Hotline
800-786-2929

Voice

·

1-800-RUNAWAY

Languages

None

Application process

Call or text message Documents Required: None

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Offers a hotline for youth who have run away or are considering running away, and concerned family members. Services include: Phone or online chat Online forum Help with identifying problems and solutions Help with developing an action plan Relaying messages to family Bullying issues Referrals to other resources

Last assured

04/10/2026

Providing organization

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
Nonprofit organization providing support for runaway youth.