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Runaways

Pierce County

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

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE

Confidential youth crisis support 24/7

1-800-RUNAWAY

Text 66008

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

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

WASHINGTON LAW HELP

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