Resources for Kids

Homeless / runaway youth (national) 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

California youth in crisis 1-800-843-5200

LA County youth homelessness or abuse 1-800-540-4000

Youth shelter in Los Angeles 1-800-388-3888 Child abuse (anywhere in U.S.) 1-800-422-4453

Domestic violence (anyone) 1-800-799-7233

Suicide or self-harm crisis 988 (or 1-800-273-TALK)

Crisis via text messaging Text 741741

National Hotlines for Youth in Crisis or Homeless National Runaway Safe line – For runaway, homeless, or youth in crisis 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) 1800 runaway.org

Child help National Child Abuse Hotline – For any type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD) – say “Child” to be connected
 childhelphotline.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline – For anyone experiencing violence at home-800-799-7233 (TTY 1-800-787-3224) – Text START to 88788 thehotline.org

Finding Shelter & Social Services 211 – Nationwide connection to local shelters, food, health care, and legal aid
 Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org


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