TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i need advice on shelters for runaway teens

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
Thanks for contacting TEEN LINE. It is important to me that you are safe. Running away can be very dangerous. What kind of situation are you in? If you are planning on running away, what are your reasons behind your decision? It's always important that you have someone to talk to. Feel free to call us if you want to talk. We are here to listen and to help.
Some good runaway shelters are Angel's Flight, which is open 24 hours a day. Their number is (800) 833-2499. They are bilingual and have showers, food, and shelter. They are available for teens ages 10-17. There is also the California Youth Crisis Line, also open 24 hours a day. Their number is (800) 843-5200. Also, there is the National Runaway Switchboard. They are a 24 hour hotline and will be able to give you more information for your area. Their number is (800)-621-4000. They also have a website, which you can visit at www.1800runaway.org.
Feel free to call us at TEEN LINE for more information or if you need to talk. Our number is 818-432-2266. We are open from 6-10 PST. Hopefully we gave you the information you needed but please call us if you need to talk, we would love to hear from you.
~a TEEN LINE listener