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National Runaway Safeline

3141north Lincoln Avenue, Suite B, Chicago, IL 60657

Eligibility

Youth age 12 to 21.

Required documents

Hours

24/ 7

(800) 621-4000

Voice

Website

http://1800runaway.org

Languages

Any language with use of translation service.

Application process

Call

Fees

All services are free.

Service area

Clark County, Ohio Madison County, Ohio Champaign County, Ohio

Provides confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, and bulletin board. Referrals, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline.

Last Verified

08/28/2025

What's Here

Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines

Providing organization

National Runaway Safeline

Confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, and bulletin board. Referrals, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline. In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) to start the Home Free process.

Data provided by

HelpLink 211 Dayton