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Conference Calling - Chicago, National Runaway Safeline

3141 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

Eligibility

Youth 12-21 and their families.

Hours

Everyday 24 hours, 7 days a week

Application process

Call the hotline.

Service area

US

Description

When youth request assistance contacting their family or an agency that can help, NRS facilitates a conference call. The frontline team member remains on the line with the youth, advocating, as needed, on their behalf.

Providing organization

National Runaway Safeline

The National Runaway Safeline provides confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, text, and bulletin board. Referrals to local resources, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline. Free Greyhound bus tickets home to family or safe housing for qualified youth ages 12-21. Call or text 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or visit www.1800runaway.org.