The National Runaway Safeline offers free, confidential, and non-judgmental support 24 hours a day. It also provides free transportation home or to other safe, stable housing.

Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) Text, live chat, or email an agent for help

Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home through our Home Free program. Call if you are a teacher looking for information to pass along to your students about alternatives to running from home. Call if you care about a youth and want information on how you can help someone who may be at risk of running from home.

Our 24-hour crisis line has an experienced front-line team member ready to help you now. If you're not ready to call, you can post to our bulletin board, send an email, or start a live chat. It’s anonymous, confidential and free.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Emergency Shelter / Housing / Warming Center Homeless Prevention
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention
Payment Types	Free
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 05/21/25