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INFO FOR RUNAWAYS
 
Running away sometimes seems like a good idea when you're angry or frustrated about a situation at home. However, the reality of finding a safe place to stay and the worry of getting picked up by the police can make life on the run pretty tough. UAY staff will give you help when you need it. You don't have to run away to begin solving conflicts at home. Call UAY at 338 7518, 24 hours a day.
 
If you've already run away, UAY can:
1. Help you brainstorm what you want to do next. We'll have ideas, but won't force or trick you into anything OR
2. With your permission, call your parent and start talking about what's going on and ideas for solutions OR
3. Sit down with you and your family to talk about issues at home OR
4. Negotiate an agreement that makes family life a little more pleasant or results in all getting a break from one another

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United Action for Youth
 Main Office: located at 410 Iowa Avenue
phone: 319.338.7518
Youth Center: located at 355 Iowa Avenue
phone: 319.358.9406
Mailing address: 
P.O. Box 892 Iowa City, Iowa 52244