Youth & Teen Help
You are not alone. Runaway shelters, teen crisis lines, safe housing, mental health support, and services for unaccompanied youth — help is available right now, no matter your situation.
Youth & Teen Resources Near You
Enter your ZIP code above to see resources near you.
New York area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, New York, NY 10001
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, New York, NY 10001
🕐 24/7
Los Angeles area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Los Angeles, CA 90012
🕐 24/7
Chicago area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Chicago, IL 60601
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Chicago, IL 60601
🕐 24/7
Phoenix area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Phoenix, AZ 85004
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Phoenix, AZ 85004
🕐 24/7
Dallas area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Dallas, TX 75201
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Dallas, TX 75201
🕐 24/7
San Francisco area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, San Francisco, CA 94102
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, San Francisco, CA 94102
🕐 24/7
Atlanta area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Atlanta, GA 30303
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Atlanta, GA 30303
🕐 24/7
Houston area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Houston, TX 77002
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Houston, TX 77002
🕐 24/7
Miami area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Miami, FL 33130
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Miami, FL 33130
🕐 24/7
Philadelphia area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Philadelphia, PA 19107
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Philadelphia, PA 19107
🕐 24/7
Detroit area
National Runaway Safeline — 1-800-RUNAWAY
Free, confidential crisis support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Call 1-800-786-2929 any time. Real people answer. Help with safe shelter, family mediation, and local referrals. You are not alone.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — call or text, Detroit, MI 48201
🕐 24/7
Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor — free, confidential, 24/7. For teens and youth in any crisis: mental health, abuse, homelessness, or feeling unsafe. No ID required.
📍 Serves all ZIP codes — text only, Detroit, MI 48201
🕐 24/7
ClearHelp's 48-Hour Rule
When someone reaches out for help, the window that matters most is the first 48 hours. That's when people are most likely to follow through, and when the right information makes the biggest difference. ClearHelp is built around that window.
Tips for getting faster results
- Search by ZIP first. Resources vary significantly by neighborhood, even within the same city. A ZIP-code search shows you what's physically reachable, not just what's in the county.
- Call before you go. Hours change. Slots fill. A quick call confirms whether a resource is currently available — saving a trip when time and energy are limited.
- Try 211 as a backup. If nothing on ClearHelp matches your situation exactly, dial or text 211. It's free, confidential, and connects to a live community resource specialist in your area.
- You do not need documentation for most emergency resources. Food pantries, crisis shelters, and community health centers typically serve anyone in need — regardless of ID, insurance, or immigration status.
- Bring a support person if you can. Navigating services is easier with someone alongside you. Many organizations also have bilingual staff — call ahead to ask.
ClearHelp is updated regularly. If you find a listing with wrong hours, a closed location, or outdated contact info, let us know — your correction helps the next person who searches.