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
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
For immediate help text the word “SAFE” and your location (address/city/state) to 69866 –or-
Call YouthCare (Seattle) at 1-800-422-8336
Legal publications and self-help packets to assist with emancipation of youth 16-18 years old