Running Away

Almost everyone thinks about running away from home at sometime.Â You may feel depressed about your life and may want to do something to change the way things are going.Â Talking to someone may help you understand yourself and the situation better, think more clearly and make intelligent decisions based on realistic choices.

Who can you talk to about your feelings?Â Religious leaders, teachers, school counselors, family counselors, your parents, or reliable friends are some suggestions.Â Try talking it out with someone you trust.

If you or a friend is determined to run away and talking it out doesnâ€™t seem to help, please go to a safe place.Â Even the most street wise people can get ripped off, harassed, or seriously hurt while trying to make it on their own.

Here are some numbers to call to get help:
Â· INFOLINEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 211
Â· Runaway SwitchboardÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 800-621-4000
Â· Waterbury Youth Service System
Youth & Emergency ServicesÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 203-573-0264