HOME FREE PROGRAM | NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE 1-800-RUNAWAY

Eligibility

*Ages 12-21 *Must be a runaway, unstably housed, or in crisis *Must be returning to a parent, guardian, approved caregiver, or shelter or transitional living program. *Conference call between the youth and person they are returning to is required as well as basic documentation (ID or equivalent). *Youth 15 and under may require an approved adult to accompany them (if so, a free ticket for the accompanying adult is provided). *Home Free can only be used in the United States.

Hours

24/7

8007862929

Voice - Service/Intake | 24/7 Hotline

8007862929

Voice - Service/Intake | 24/7 Hotline

7739295150

Fax - Fax

http://www.1800runaway.org

Application process

Youth must call 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) to start the process

Fees

No fee

Service area

New Hampshire state

Description

In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., NRS helps reunite youth 12-21 with their families, or get to an alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket. This process is initiated by calling the hotline at 1-800-786-2929. Please review the eligibility and document requirements

Last assured

08/19/2025

What's Here

Homeless Youth Bus Fare

Providing organization

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE 1-800-RUNAWAY

National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is a national communication system for runaway and homeless youth. Youth and family members can contact NRS for help in dealing with problems and finding local social service agencies and organizations.