1-800-RUNAWAY | NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
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.
Physical Address
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;
Fax
(773) 929-5150
Voice
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Call, email, or online chat
Fee
None
Required documents
Documentation of youth's age and date of birth via an ID, birth certificate, or other official document is required, as well as the ID of the person they are returning to, other documents may be required depending on the specific situation
Eligibility
Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, or shelter or transitional living program, a conference call between the youth and person they are returning to is required, youth 15 and under may require an approved adult to accompany them (if so, a free ticket for the accompanying adult is provided)
Languages
English
Service area
United States
Agency info
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
Crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, text, email, and bulletin board.