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1-800-RUNAWAY

provided by National Runaway Safeline

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National Runaway Safeline

3141B N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL 60657
Toll Free:
800-786-2929
(1-800-RUNAWAY)
Toll Free:
800-786-2929
(1-800-RUNAWAY)
Main:
773-880-9860
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM CST.
Email:
info​@1800runaway.org

* 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

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Eligibility: Youth ages 12-21 and their families/concerned adults.

Application Process: For Home Free youth 12-21 must CALL the hotline: 1-800-RUNAWAY.

Required Documentation: None for Hotline. Home Free requires verifiable documentation. Call for information.

Fees: None.

Coverage Note: United States. Includes Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam.

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National Runaway Safeline operates the 1-800-RUNAWAY hotline and 1800RUNAWAY.org online crisis service (live chat, emails, forum) operated by crisis services staff and volunteers offering non-judgmental, non-sectarian, and non-directive support.