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I'm 23 years old, I want to run away but I have nowhere to go or no money. If I don't run away I'm going to snap. I feel so broken and so tired.
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Hi there,
Thanks for reaching out to NRS. It is really brave of you to reach out for help. It seems like you are feeling really bad in your current situation. Since you are over 18 years old, if you do leave home you are not technically considered a runaway.
It is important for you to be safe, and if you are ever in a situation where do not feel safe, call 911 right away.
A resource to consider might be the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The NAMI Information HelpLine can be reached by calling 800-950-6264, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET, or by email at [email protected].
If you are able, doing activities that are calming and relaxing for you, or talking to a friend on a regular basis can be helpful in handling a stressful situation like this.
We would love to hear more about your situation and provide you with resources in your area that might be helpful to you. Please reach out to us through chat (https://www.1800runaway.org/) or phone (1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stay safe, and we hope to hear from you soon,
NRSPlease remember you can reach us directly by calling our 24 hour hotline, 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or through our Live Chat.
National Runaway Safeline
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1-800-RUNAWAY (24 Hour Hotline)
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