Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
Providing safety, support, and hope for runaway and homeless youth.
The Runaway and Homeless Youth Program (RHYP) offers critical support to youth under 21 who are thinking of running away, have already left home, or are experiencing homelessness. We provide crisis intervention, safe planning, and host homes to ensure stability and safety for vulnerable youth.
- 24-hour hotline for immediate assistance: 315-866-1112
- Host homes offering short-term housing and a supportive environment
- Case management and family mediation
If you’re under 21 and need a safe place or support, call our 24-hour hotline at 315-866-1112. Let us help you find the safety and stability you deserve.
Contact Information:
61 West St, Ilion, NY
Contact: Trisha Alford; Program Director
- Phone: (315) 894-9917 Ext. 227
- Email: talford@ccherkimer.org
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is one of the largest, private, social service agencies in the region, helping more than 84,000 people each year in the fourteen counties of the Albany Diocese. Our motive is simple: to address basic human need at all stages of life regardless of race, religious belief, ethnicity, or lifestyle with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable in our society.
61 West Street
Ilion, NY 13357-1723
501 (c) 3 non profit organization
Fax: 315-894-6313
mpetrie@ccherkimer.org
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