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No cost Help for Youth and Young Adults in West Virginia: Safe Places, Crisis Lines and School Rights

Help for West Virginia teens and young adults: the 1 800 RUNAWAY line, school rights for students without a home, crisis lines and job help.

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Hi friend. If you are young and need a safe place, someone to talk to, or help staying in school, you have options, and you don't have to explain everything on the first call.

1 800 RUNAWAYCall or text 988Dial 211

Quick answers

Who can I call if I ran away or have no safe place?

1 800 RUNAWAY is available 24 hours a day. Call or text 1 800 786 2929. A crisis support specialist can listen and help you look at options. It is free.

Official page: 1800runaway.org

Can 1 800 RUNAWAY help with ID?

Yes. Their page lists help getting vital documents such as IDs and birth certificates, and a youth resource database for housing, counseling, legal aid and youth services. Home Free helps people ages 12 to 21 return safely to a known adult or safe place, at no cost.

Official page: 1800runaway.org

Can I stay in school if I don't have a home?

Yes. West Virginia school liaisons for students experiencing homelessness make sure students are identified and enrolled without delay. They help with transportation, food and health care. Ask your school for the McKinney Vento liaison.

Official page: wvde.us/student-support-well-being/mckinney-vento-homeless

Where can I get mental health help as a young person?

HELP4WV offers a 24 hour call, text and chat line at 844 435 7498, and also lists a Children's Crisis and Referral Line on its site. You can also call or text 988.

Official page: help4wv.com

Is there job help if I am 14 or older?

The Division of Rehabilitation Services helps youth and adults ages 14 and up with disabilities prepare for work. WorkForce West Virginia also lists a Youth Program. Call 800 252 5627.

Official page: wvdrs.org

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Who to call in West Virginia

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.

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