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1-800-RUNAWAY | NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE

Eligibility

Open to runaway and homeless youth and their families

Required documents

Varies by service, if any

Hours

Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm
(800) 786-2929

Voice - Toll-Free | 24-Hour Hotline

https://www.1800runaway.org
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call, email, or online chat

Fees

None

Service area

United States

Description

Provides a confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, text, and bulletin board. Referrals, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline. Free bus tickets home to family or shelter for qualified youth ages 12-21. Call or text 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or visit www.1800runaway.org

HOME FREE PROGRAM: In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) to start the process.

Let's Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum:

A free 14-module, interactive prevention curriculum that is available in English and Spanish. This evidence-based tool builds life skills; increases knowledge about available resources; educates about alternatives to running away; and empowers youth to access and seek help from trusted community members.

Providing organization

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE

Crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, text, email, and bulletin board.