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
Website
http://www.1800runaway.orgApplication process
Youth must call 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) to start the process
Fees
No fee
Service area
New Hampshire state
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
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.