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National and International Resources for the Homeless - Youth, Disabled, and Seniors

For more than 20 years, Covenant House California has been an open door to thousands of homeless kids... providing them with a safe environment, education, employment and, most importantly, a chance to become independent, self-sufficient adults. They operate as a multi-service agency, with locations in the heart of Hollywood and Oakland.

Covenant House - Opening Doors for Homeless Youth
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The Children of the Night home is open to child prostitutes throughout the United States, and the Children of the Night hotline is ready and able to rescue these children 24 hours a day. We provide free taxi/airline transportation nationwide for America's child prostitutes who wish to escape prostitution and live in our home.

Children of the Night

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http://www.nn4youth.org/access/public/crisis

If you are in a crisis, contact the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) at 1-800-RUNAWAY or www.1800RUNAWAY.org (http://www.1800runaway.org).

NRS’ missing is to keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.
Established in 1971, NRS serves as the federally-designated national communication system for homeless and runaway youth. NRS, with the support of more than 150 volunteers, handles an average of 100,000 calls annually – more than 3 million calls since the organization’s inception. Through hotline and online services, NRS provides crisis intervention, referrals to local resources, and education and prevention services to youth, families and community members throughout the country 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Over 14,000 youth have been reunited with their families through the NRS Home Free program done in collaboration with Greyhound Lines, Inc. NRS’ crisis hotline is 1-800-RUNAWAY. For more information, visit www.1800RUNAWAY.org (http://www.1800runaway.org).

YOUTH RESOURCES
Youth who contemplate leaving home may be thinking that it is the only option for them right now. They could be having a tough time talking with their parents, under a lot of pressure with friends, or getting bad grades at school. Maybe a friend is thinking of leaving and may need help. These are all common situations and feelings. NRS can help.

Services Offered:
Crisis Intervention: (http://www.1800runaway.org/youth/get_help_now/) NRS’ frontline team of staff and volunteers receive over 40 hours of training to provide non-judgmental, non-sectarian and non-directive support, empowering callers to develop a plan of action to improve their situation. Crisis intervention is available though hotline and online services.
Home Free: (http://www.1800runaway.org/youth/nrs_can_help/home_free/) In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS reunites runaway and homeless youth with their families or an alternative living situation with extended families, through a free bus ticket home. Over 14,000 youth have been reunited with families through the program since 1995.
Information & Referrals: (http://www.1800runaway.org/youth/nrs_can_help/referrals/) A database of more than 10,000 youth and family agencies provides countless options for callers to access a myriad of services, such as counseling, shelter services, alcohol/drug treatment and child protective services.
Conference Calls: (http://www.1800runaway.org/youth/nrs_can_help/getting_in_touch/) When youth request assistance contacting their family or an agency that can help them, NRS facilitates a conference call.
Message Service: (http://www.1800runaway.org/youth/nrs_can_help/getting_in_touch/) NRS maintains a message service for youth who want to relay a message but are not ready to communicate directly with their parent.

Prevention Resources

Social Security Benefits for Homeless People with Disabilities