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If you are thinking of running away, first take a look at the help that is available to you before you make any moves.

Links:

Runaway Lives Forum for runaways and their family members to share their experiences through writings or images. www.lv.psu.edu/jkl1/runawaylives

National Runaway Switchboard Offers a confidential toll free hotline for teens and parents. 24 hours a day. www.nrscrisisline.org

Life on the Run, Life on the Streets Article describing the problems faced by runaways with details of the help available. www.cwla.org/articles/cv0107life.htm

Leaving Home: Scotland's National Site Useful information for young people thinking about leaving home. www.leavinghome.info

Homeless Runaways The top 10 reasons why young teenagers run away. Offers advice on what to do if you are thinking about running away including phone numbers of who to call for help. www.homeless.org.au/runaways.htm

Project Safe Place Offers a youth outreach program that makes immediate help available to teens any time of day or night. www.safeplaceservices.org

Youth Crisis Network A non-profit organization serving the Hampton Roads area in Virginia, designed to help runaways or anyone in a crisis situation. www.youthcrisisnetwork.org

Cocoon House for Teens Serves homeless and at risk youth in Snohomish County, WA. www.cocoonhouse.org

Walker's Point Youth and Family Center Provides crisis hotline, peer counselors, service, and shelter information. Located in Milwaukee Wisconsin. www.walkerspoint.org

411Kids A volunteer service helping South Florida's homeless and at-risk youth. Features teenagers' life stories. www.411kids.org