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MOCA: Youth Mental Health and Referral Safeline

provided by National Runaway Safeline

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National Runaway Safeline

Text Line:
66008
Crisis Line:
888-504-6622
(888-504-MOCA)
Toll Free:
800-786-2929
(1-800-RUNAWAY)
Main:
773-880-9860
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM CST.
Email:
info​@1800runaway.org

* Offers a mental health hotline for all youth and young adults. Crisis intervention by nonjudgmental trained staff can link youth to national and local resources. 

Eligibility: Youth and young adults ages 12-24 and concerned adults.

Application Process: Call or text.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: United States

 

National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is the National Communication System for runaway and homeless youth. Youth and family members can contact NRS for help in dealing with problems and finding local social service agencies and organizations. NRS also operates MOCA: Mentally Overcoming Challenges and Adversities, a mental health hotline for youth and young adults.