1-800-RUNAWAY | National Runaway Safeline
Eligibility
Required documents
Voice - Main Phone
Voice - Toll-Free
Voice - TTY
Fax - Fax
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.
Last assured
10/02/2025
Providing organization
National Runaway Safeline
Crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, text, email, and bulletin board.