1-800-RUNAWAY

* 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: 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.

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