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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.

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.