1-800-RUNAWAY
thru: National Runaway Safeline
• Provides a confidential 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.
- Information hotline.
- Free bus tickets home to family or shelter for qualified youth.
Language Access
Eligibility: Hotline: Youth through age 21 and families. Home Free: Ages 12-21 years.
Application Process: Home Free: call hotline to see if youth qualifies.
Required Documentation: None for Hotline. Home Free requires verifiable documentation. Call for information.
Fees: No fee for service.
Coverage Note: United States. Includes Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam.
Languages:
This program is offered here:
Website
Staff
Sam Gillis
Chief Program Officer
sgillis@1800runaway.org
Brad Potts
Resources Coordinator
resources@1800runaway.org
773-289-1730
