Message Service offered by National Runaway Safeline
Eligibility
Runaway youth ages 12-21 and their parents.
Hours
24 hours daily
(800) 786-2929
Voice·
(800) RUNAWAY
Application process
Call or go online for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
US
Other Information
Languages
- Interpreter services
Maintains a message service for youth who want to relay a message but are not ready to communicate directly with their parent. Serves as a less intimidating means for youth to reestablish contact with their parent/guardian and often serves as the first step toward reunification.
In addition, a parent may access the service to leave a message for their child to be delivered if/when their child contacts NRS.
Data provided by
Washington 211
What's Here
Providing organization
National Runaway Safeline
Provides confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, text, chat, email, and bulletin board. Offers referrals, conference calling with a parent upon the youth's request, conflict mediation, and an information hotline. Emergency Greyhound transportation for qualified youth ages 12-21 back to family or safe and stable housing.