Runaways

  • FAMILY RECONCILIATION SERVICES (FRS)-DSHS

    Helps families deal with problems such as a child (age 13 to 17) running away or serious family conflict

    FRS also assists with filing an At-Risk Youth petition with the Juvenile Court

    Call: 253-983-6100 or 1-800-422-7517

    If calling after 4:30 p.m. on a weekend or holiday, call 1-800-562-5624

    https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=1102

     

    NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE

    Confidential youth crisis support 24/7

    1-800-RUNAWAY

    Text 66008

    http://www.1800runaway.org/

     

    NEW DIRECTIONS CENTER-YOUNG ADULT SHELTER

    Emergency shelter and crisis center for young adults (18-24 years of age)

    Open daily 6:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.  Doors close at 10 p.m.

    Located at: Beacon Senior Center, 415 S. 13th St., Tacoma, WA

    253-256-3087

    http://www.communityyouthservices.org/piercecounty.shtml

     

    OASIS YOUTH CENTER-LGBTQ YOUTH EMERGENCY PHONE

    Emergency Cell Phone: (253) 988-2108 

     

    REACH CENTER/HOUSING 4 SUCCESS PROGRAM

    Housing, employment, and education assistance for unaccompanied youth and young adults (age 16-24). 

    Youth housing: Call 253-682-3401 (Access Point 4 Housing)

    Self-sufficiency services: Call 253-573-6590

    714 S. 27th St., Tacoma, WA 98409

     

    SAFE PLACE

    For immediate help text the word “SAFE” and your location (address/city/state) to 69866 –or-

    Call YouthCare (Seattle) at 1-800-422-8336

    http://nationalsafeplace.org/

     

    WASHINGTON LAW HELP

    Legal publications and self-help packets to assist with emancipation of youth 16-18 years old

    http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/emancipation-of-minors?ref=cBXAI