You Are Not Alone!

You don't have to figure everything out by yourself. 

If you're overwhelmed, scared, angry, or unsure what to do next, there are people who will listen and help you think through your options.

If you don't feel safe where you are or don't have somewhere safe to stay, help may be available. 

A trusted youth service can help you find safe options in your area.

You may not be ready to go home or talk directly with your family. The National Runaway Safeline can help you explore ways to communicate safely and may be able to help you reconnect when you're ready.

If going home doesn't feel safe, you deserve to have those concerns taken seriously. Talk with a trusted adult or youth service about what is happening and what safe options may be available.

If someone is hurting you, threatening you, forcing you to do things, controlling where you go, or making you feel unsafe, help is available. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.

Being afraid of what might happen can make it harder to ask for help. You can still reach out. A youth crisis counselor can listen to what's happening, explain available options, and help you think about your next safe step. Y