1 800 RUNAWAY
Crisis support, a youth resource search and Home Free rides for ages 12 to 21. Call, text or chat.
Official page: 1800runaway.org
Help for Youth and Young Adults in Oregon: Shelter, Food and Support
Help for teens and young adults in Oregon who need a safe place: 1 800 RUNAWAY, YouthLine, Outside In, state youth homelessness programs, shelter in Eugene and Portland, and Job Corps.
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Who can I talk to right now?
1 800 RUNAWAY is open 24 hours. Call or text 1 800 786 2929, or chat on 1800runaway.org. They listen and help you explore options. YouthLine at 877 968 8491 answers any time, and you can text teen2teen to 839863 between 4 and 10 pm Pacific time.
Official page: 1800runaway.org
What does Oregon offer youth who are homeless?
The Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program funds community partners for emergency shelter, transitional living for up to 24 months, host homes for ages 16 to 21, and drop in help with snacks, laundry and showers. To find help near you, call 211 or text your zip code to 898211.
Official page: oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/homeless-youth/pages/default.aspx
Where can I go in Portland?
Outside In at 1132 SW 13th Ave serves ages 16 to 24 with meals, showers and laundry, once you are screened into the Homeless Youth Continuum. You can visit to start screening. Call 503 535 3800. Youth shelters Porch Light and Street Light take calls at 503 432 3986, 9 am to 5 pm.
Official page: outsidein.org/young-adult-services/meals-housing-and-support
Where can I go in Eugene?
Station 7 at 931 W 7th Ave is a shelter for runaway and homeless youth ages 11 to 20. Call 541 689 3111, any time. PEER Shelter, 2517 Martin Luther King Blvd, is a low barrier shelter for ages 16 to 24. Call 541 342 4293 to ask about beds.
Official page: lanecounty.hosted.civiclive.com/shelter
Is there free job training for young adults?
Job Corps is free for ages 16 through 24, with housing, meals, basic medical care and a living allowance. Apply at enroll.jobcorps.gov or call 800 733 5627.
Official page: jobcorps.gov
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Bunkly tip: 1 800 RUNAWAY can also help you get to a safe adult or place with free rides, if you are 12 to 21. Ask them about Home Free.
Who to call in Oregon
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
YouthLine, Lines for Life
Free line for people 24 and under. Teen volunteers answer 4 to 10 pm Pacific time, and adults answer other hours.
Official page: linesforlife.org/get-help-now
Outside In
Meals, showers and laundry for youth screened into the Homeless Youth Continuum.
Official page: outsidein.org/young-adult-services/meals-housing-and-support
Porch Light and Street Light Youth Shelters
Shelters for ages 16 to 24. Call 503 432 3986, 9 am to 5 pm.
Official page: hsd.multco.us/?p=1498
Station 7, Looking Glass
Runaway and homeless youth ages 11 to 20, at 931 W 7th Ave. Phone is answered all day and night.
Official page: lanecounty.hosted.civiclive.com/shelter
Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program, Oregon DHS
Funds shelter, host homes and drop in services through partners. Call 211 to find a partner near you.
Official page: oregon.gov/odhs/providers-partners/homeless-youth/pages/default.aspx
Job Corps
Free career training for ages 16 to 24, with housing and meals.
Official page: jobcorps.gov
More help in Oregon
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