Realizing that many times kids who are on the run have a hard time accessing a computer for any length of time, rather then list a lot of links here, I have tried to list address's, telephone numbers and a little information about each resource. It takes a lot less time for you to print out the list or to jot down info for the resource you are interested in then it does to follow links to all the sites individually. I will be adding more resources as I locate them.
Runaway kids often become victims of perverted, self-serving individuals. I, as a teen, and a runaway, have been there. Fortunately I was a survivor of the streets....many are not. It is for this reason that I have decided to find as many resources as possible for kids on the run or for the kids who are just having thoughts about running.
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RESOURCES 800-621-4000 (hotline), 312-880-9860 (business)
The National Runaway Switchboard is a toll-free crises line operated by Chicago's Metro-Help. It operates twenty-four hours a day, year-long, and is designed to serve the needs of at-risk youth and their families. The phone lines are staffed by trained volunteers who use crisis intervention and active listening techniques to help callers identify their problems, explore options, and develop a plan of action. Their services are secular (non-religious), non-judgmental, and non-directive. Volunteers try to give callers factual information and confront irrationa l perceptions and solutions. They also offer message-relays (communication between runaways and parents without disclosing location of runaway) and referrals to over 8,000 social service agencies nationwide.
Runaway
Hotline
800-231-6946 (hotline), 512-463-2000 (business)
P.O. Box
12428Austin, TX 78711
The Runaway Hotline is a twenty-four hour a day toll-free nationwide hotline for children who have run away, are thinking about it, or have been thrown out of their homes. Like the National Runaway Switchboard, the Runaway Hotline serves as a nationwid e information and referral center for runaways and throwaways needing food, shelter, medical assistance, counseling, and related services. The goal of the hotline is to keep troubled youth safe and off the streets, so they can avoid becoming victims of cr ime and molestation, and to serve as a communication link between runaways and their families.
Covenant House"Nineline"Covenant House, one of the largest privately funded child care agencies in the country, provides food, clothing, shelter, medical care and counseling to 35,000 adolescents under the age of 21 each year. Founded in 1969 by a Catholic Priest, today Coven ant House has shelters in New York, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic City, New Orleans, Houston, Los Angeles, Anchorage, and in three countries in Central America. The Nineline provides referrals and counseling for youth in need.
Free Greyhound Bus Ride Home
Greyhound's Home Free program offers runaways a free ride home from any of
its 2,400 locations.
To receive a free ride home, children between the ages
of 12 and 18 simply call the National Runaway Switchboard at (800) 621-4000.
The National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) will verify the runaway's status. Upon
verification, the center will contact Greyhound to make arrangements for free
travel. A runaway may also call a local social service agency, a shelter, or
the police, who can also make necessary arrangements through the NRS and
Greyhound.
Boys Town
800-448-3000
This hotline offers twenty-four hour short term youth and family crisis counseling geared towards problem-solving, dealing with issues including abuse, suicide, runaways, parenting, school problems, and drug and alcohol problems. Boys Town offers natio nwide referrals to a variety of social service agencies. Boys town also operates a broad range of programs, including several short and long-term residential facilities, and a national training center.
CDC National AIDS Hotline800-342-2437
The purpose of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) twenty-four hour AIDS Hotline is to inform and educate people on AIDS, it's prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and to refer callers to other sources who can help them further.
CDC National STD Hotline800-227-8922
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 11 P.M. Eastern Standard.The CDC National STD Hotline offers referrals to low and no cost clinics, disseminates information, and discusses treatment, diagnosis, and symptoms of sexually transmitted disease.
Childhelp USA Child Abuse Hotline800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
The Childhelp USA hotline is apparently the only national twenty-four hour toll-free hotline for child abuse. It's purpose is to take calls from anyone dealing with abuse and connect them with the agencies set up to report and deal with abuse in their state and locality.
Children's Rights of America Youth Crisis Hotline800-442-HOPE (4673), for crises.800-874-111, for child abuses
The Children's Rights of America hotline offers support and crisis counseling for runaways and other youth. The make referrals to attorneys in many areas, offer advocacy for youth in abusive situations, and aid law enforcement and parents in locating youth.
GED Hotline800-626-9433
The GED hotline sends callers information on where and how they can take the GED high school equivalency examination in their area
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children800-843-5678
National Counsel on Child Abuse & Family Violence
800-222-2000
Hours: Monday through Friday, A.M. to 5 P.M.
National Resource Center on Child Abuse and Neglect800-2-ASK-AHA (800-227-5242)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mountain Standard.
National Youth Crisis Hotline (Christian Based)800-HIT-HOME (800-448-4663)
The National Youth Crises Hotline offers twenty-four hour crisis counseling, based upon the belief that Jesus Christ is the ultimate solution to teen runaways and problems facing teens in the world today. When a teen is on the street their objective is to get them immediately off of it, back to their parents or to the runaway shelter nearest them. They refer teens to a nationwide a list of shelters.
National Clearinghouse on Runaway and Homeless Youth
301-608-8098
PO Box 13505
Silver Spring, MD 20911-3505
The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) created the National Clearinghouse on Runaway and Homeless Youth (NCRHY) to serve as a central resource on runaway and homeless youth issues. NCRHY acquires, analyzes, and distributes the latest information about successful program approaches, available resources and current activities relevant to the runaway and homeless youth field. FYSB's goal in creating NCRHY is to facilitate communication on strategies for addressing the causes and consequences of youth runaway episodes and homelessness.
National Network of Runaway and Homeless Youth Services202-783-79491
319 F Street NW, Suite 201
Washington, DC 20004
The National Network's mission is to "challenge the nation and ourselves to provide positive alternatives to youth in high-risk situations and their families." Their programs include advocacy, public education, information dissemination, technical and training assistance, and an annual symposium. The Network represents over 900 agencies that serve youth and their families.
National Resource Center for Youth Services918-592-1841
202 West Eighth
Tulsa, OK 74119-1419
The National Resource Center is a national clearinghouse which addresses the specific issues of adolescents and their families. NRC is dedicated to bridging the gap between needs and services and to providing direct support to youth-serving professionals. NRC offers books, tapes and videos, as well as direct training and consultation on a wide variety of youth issues, including curriculum development, runaways, foster care, substance abuse, independent living, decision making, conflict resolution, suicide prevention, and fund raising.
Teen Feed & Teen Shelter
522-4366
mailing address: 4515 16 Ave NE, Seattle 98105
Meal served: Mon at 6 p.m. at NE 47th between 15th NE & 16th NE.
Meal served: Mon-Tue at 7:30 p.m. at NE 43rd and 15th NE
(Use back alley entrance).
Meal served: Wed-Thu at 7 p.m. at NE 45th and 16th NE
(Use back alley entrance).
Meals are for youth 13-20.
Shelter Sun: 15th NE and NE 50th, alley entrance.
Shelter Mon: 47th NE and between 15th & 16th.
Shelter Tue: 42nd NE and Brooklyn NE
Shelter Wed: 4525 19th Ave NE (Covenant House)
Shelter Thu: 47th NE and between 15th & 16th.
Shelter Fri: 16th NE & NE 50th (downstairs entrance)
Shelter Sat: 12th NE & NE 47th, entrance on 12th
Shelter is for youth 13-17. 8 p.m.-8 a.m. Referrals, etc.
available, but
no strings attached.
725-8888
(Mailing address only) 1020 Virginia Street, Seattle 98101
Shelter and support for runaway/homeless youth.
La Ba Te Yah Youth Home781-8303
United Indians of All Tribes youth shelter. Ages 16-21. Call for info. Also provides 2-week emergency shelter ages 12 and up.
New Horizons Ministries328-0115
1406 Summit Ave., Seattle 98122
Drop-in center for referrals, counseling, clothes, 10am-noon Mon, Tues,
Thurs, Fri.
Hot meals (age 20 and under) 7:30-9 p.m. Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu,
Fri. Wed 6 p.m. recreation.
622-5555
1020 Virginia, Seattle 98101
Drop-in center for street youth. Counseling, food, and shelter referral.
I-WA-SIL Program343-3111
102 Prefontaine Pl. S, 98104
United Indians of All Tribes youth drop-in center. 9-6 M-F.
University District Youth Center526-2992
4516 15th Avenue NE, 98105
Counseling, food, clothes, showers, employment, and referrals.
Teen Line1-800-562-1240
722-4222
Mon-Thu 3-9 p.m.
Affiliated with Alcohol/Drug 24-hour Help Line, but not confined to chemical dependency issues.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender YouthInformation Line: 322-7900
24-hr recorded information.
Children's Protective Services721-4115
2809 26th Ave. S #N56-1, Seattle 98144
Investigates reports of child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Family counseling services. This is a government agency with enforcement powers. (24-hour phone number)
Youth Advocates322-7838
2317 E John St., Seattle 98112
Referrals to shelters and foster homes for teens.
Forty Fifth Street Clinic633-3350
1629 N 45th, Seattle 98103
Free clinic for homeless youth (or youth in danger of becoming homeless). No appointment needed during youth clinic hours.Tuesday & Thursday 6pm - 9pm, ages 12-25.
Pike Market Youth ClinicCall Orion Center 622-5555 days, ask for Mavis.
1930 Post Alley, Seattle 98101
Drop-in clinic serves homeless youth ages 12-21 Mon. 6-9 p.m.
Pioneer Square Youth ClinicCall Orion Center 622-5555 days, ask for Mavis.
206 Third Ave. S, Seattle 98104
Drop-in clinic serves homeless youth ages 12-21 Wed. 6-9 p.m.
Seattle Rape Relief
632-7273
24-hour counseling, information, and referral for victims of sexual assault.
Washington Poison Center526-2121
1-800-732-6985
24-hour information and advice regarding poisonous substances and overdoses.
MED INFO633-4636
(Northwest Hospital) Nurses staff this 24-hour hotline. Free medical advice and information. However, physician referral is only for Northwest Hospital.
"24-NURSE"246-8773
A similar 24-hour service from Highline Community Hospital. However, physician referral is only for Highline Hospital.
University of Wash. Medical Center ("University Hospital") Emergency Room548-4000
24-hour emergency care and crisis intervention counseling. Medical coupons accepted.
Fire, Police, Ambulance911
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