National Runaway Switchboard

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3080 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(773) 880-9860 Business
(800) 621-4000 Toll free
(773) 929-5150 Fax
info@nrscrisisline.org Email

Operating Agency: National Runaway Switchboard
Agency Type: Private Non-Profit
Person in charge: Lora Thomas Executive Director
Hours of operation: 24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Must be 18 years old and younger and their families.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral.
Area Served: All of United States.

About the program:
Provides a toll-free telephone service for young people who may be in an emergency situation, offering them crisis intervention and referrals to nearby programs that offer free or low cost. Services include 24-hour, year round confidential crisis intervention services for teens and families, conference call and message service, home free transportation program and free promotional materials.