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When it comes to teen runaways, many people don't really know what to do or how to handle it. Here are some local agencies and other places that you can go if you or someone you know is thinking about running away. There are other options that can help you out. In case you aren't comfortable or willing to go to these locations, there are numerous hotline numbers that are oncall 24/7 that will be willing to help you. There are many agencies that are in Greater Cincinnati and in Northern Kentucky that specialize in runaway issues. For more agencies, go to [|brightoncenter.org]

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1. Brighton Center- Homeward Bound 13 East 20th Street, Covington, KY (859) 581-1111 Emergency shelter for teenage runaways from 11-17 years of age. Brighton Center also provides shelter, meals and counseling for any type of problem you might have.

2. ** LightHouse Youth Services : 3330 Jefferson Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 Phone: (513) 961-4080 ** email: ghollenbach@lys.org Only place in Greater Cincinnati where unaccompanied youth can seek saftey and shelter. The Youth Crisis Center is a safe haven for young people who are physically or sexually abused, neglected or for some other reason believe that they cannot safely be in their own home. [|lys.org]

3. ** Anthony House : 2728 Glendora Cincinnati, Ohio 45209 Phone: (513) 569-9500** Drop-in center for teens and young adults in their early 20s. This location provides food, personal hygiene items, survival clothing (gloves, hats, sweatshirts, blankets), showers, laundry facilities, access to the internet, mail service, and other survival and harm reduction services. [|lys.org]

4. ** Chabad House 1636 Summit Rd Cincinnati Ohio 45237** Emergency shelter for homeless families (men, women, and children) only. Accepts boys up to 18 if in school. [|brightoncenter.org]

5. ** National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)** This isn't a physical place you can go to but it's a hotline for those who are thinking about running away, ran away and is looking to come back home, or for those who have friends that are thinking about running away. [|National Runaway Switchboard]

6. ** School Guidance Counselor ** If you are unable or uncomfortable calling one of the previous options above, there is always someone at your school who will be more than willing to help you out in any way you need it.