Runaway Helpline

Runaway Helpline is a national, free and confidential service, provided by the charity Missing People, for anyone who has run away from home or care, or been forces to leave home.

At Runaway Helpline we don’t judge you or tell you what to do.  We are here to help you talk through what has happened to you and to explore options of how we can help.

Runaway Helpline is a confidential service and the team can’t trace your calls, texts or emails.  However, if we think you are at risk of serious harm, we may need to let someone else know.  For more information on our confidentiality policy please email

If you know of any changes to the details below, please contact us. Many thanks!