Help
Hotlines
If you need help, probably one of the best things you can do for yourself
is to talk to someone personally who knows what kind of resources
are available for you. Calls can be anonymous.
National Youth Crisis Hotline:
1-800-448-4663 (1-800-HIT-HOME)
The National Youth Crises Hotline (1-800-HIT-HOME) offers information
and referral services for runaways and youth in crisis nationwide.
They also deal with drug and alcohol problems, suicide, rape, physical
and sexual abuse situations. In certain situations they can provide
a confidential relay for messages between youth and parents without
revealing the location of the youth. They will refer youth to Greyhound
Bus Station which offer the "Home Free" program. The hotline is a
program of Youth Development International. Christian based. Their
slogan is: "Help, not hassle." CLICK
HERE for more information.
Covenant House
1-800-999-9999 "Nineline"
The Covenant House Nineline is a 24-hour, toll-free crisis
hotline which provides crisis intervention, referral and information
services to homeless, runaway and other troubled youth and their families
throughout the U.S. With a database of over 26,000 agencies, trained
crisis counselors are able to refer callers to help in their own communities.
CLICK
HERE for a more detailed description.
National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-621-4000
The National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) is a not-for-profit
volunteer organization whose mission is to provide confidential crisis
intervention and referrals to youth and their families through national
and local telephone switchboards, as well as advocacy and educational
services on behalf of youth. CLICK
HERE for more information.
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