National Runaway Safeline (NRS)
National Runaway Safeline, also called NRS or 1-800-RUNAWAY, is a national 24/7 hotline and online support service for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth and their families. They listen, help make safety plans, connect youth to local resources, and may help eligible youth ages 12-21 get a free bus ticket home or to another safe place through Home Free.
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The Home Free program reunites youth with their family or legal guardian or helps them get to an alternative living arrangement (ALA), such as a community-based transitional living program,... Main Services help find housing bus passes navigating the system support network help hotlines Serving young adults teens school-aged children individuals homeless runaways human trafficking survivors in crisis
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- Who they serve
- Youth (under 25)AI-extracted, unconfirmed
What they offer 9
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Runaway HotlineService
- Recently verified· Jun 26
1-800-RUNAWAY Crisis SupportService
Free, confidential 24/7 phone, chat, email, forum, and text support for youth in crisis and their families.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Home FreeService
Home Free helps eligible youth ages 12-21 get a free Greyhound bus ticket to return to family, a legal guardian, or another safe living arrangement.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
MOCA Mental Health and Referral SafelineService
MOCA is a 24/7 call and text line where youth can talk about mental health challenges and get referrals to resources.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Youth Resource DatabaseService
NRS offers a free online directory to help youth, caregivers, and providers find housing, counseling, legal aid, and youth services near them.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Educational and Outreach MaterialsProgram
NRS provides free educational and outreach materials, including brochures, flyers, outreach cards, bookmarks, and Spanish-language flyers for partner organizations.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Let's Talk: Runaway Prevention CurriculumProgram
A 16-module curriculum for young people ages 12-20 that teaches life skills, crisis prevention, and how to access resources.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Training OpportunitiesProgram
NRS offers customized trainings for service providers on its services, crisis intervention model, runaway prevention curriculum, and youth running from care.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Youth HOPE MonthEvent
Youth HOPE Month is NRS's annual November awareness campaign about youth homelessness, outreach, prevention, and education.
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