RAPline (Runaway Assistance Program) is designed for adolescents who may be experiencing a crisis, including potential runaways, current runaways, and youth experiencing tension in the home. Additionally, parents, friends, or anyone concerned about an at-risk youth may use these services.

RAPline Employee Assisting a Caller

PARENT HELPLINE is for parents who are experiencing difficulties or struggles with parenting. In addition, any person may call with concerns about a child who is at risk for abuse and/or neglect. If a child is determined to be in immediate danger and the Helpline counselor has the necessary identifying information, a report will be made to Child Protective Services.

PARENT HELPLINE Employee Assisting A Caller

Uniqueness

• RAPline - 64 of Michigan's 83 counties do not have any shelter specifically designed to handle runaway youth. When a youth calls this line, we can connect him or her to the nearest youth shelter. This makes RAPline the only centralized means in Michigan for runaway adolescents to be placed in contact with the nearest shelter specifically designed to help them.
• RAPline - At a client's request we will contact a parent(s) and pass along messages letting them know that the adolescent is safe.