Program details for National Runaway Switchboard

Go Back National Runaway Switchboard

3080 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(773) 880-9860 Office Number
(800) 621-4000 Crisis Runaway Line
(800) 621-0394 TDD Runaway Line
(800) 344-2785 Information Line for agencies only

Operating Agency: National Runaway Switchboard
Agency Type: Private, Non-Profit
Person in charge: Lora Thomas, Executive Director
Hours of operation: 24 hours daily, year round
Eligibility requirements: At-risk young people, i.e., runaways and their families
Intake Procedure: Phone-based service.
Area Served: Nationwide
About the program: Dedicated and committed to helping at-risk young people, the National Runaway Switchboard provides crisis intervention, referrals, and youth advocacy. All services are confidential. An Agency and Information Line provides toll-free information and referrals to agencies which work with youth in crisis. Through it, agencies can find out about services available in any part of the United States.


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[ ] Picture Identification
[ ] Criminal Background Check
[ ] Birth Certificate
[ ] Social Security Card
[ ] Proof of Income
[ ] Driver's License
[ ] Immunization Record
[ ] Proof of Residence