Bus Fare | National Runaway Safeline
Resource Name:Bus Fare | National Runaway Safeline
address
4849 North Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60630
Eligibility
Eligible homeless youth, ages 12 to 21 years old; Returning to location within the United States; Must complete entire intake process including conference call; Provide required documents
Required documents
Photo ID
Proof of age of youth (ID with birth date or birth certificate)
Proof of address
Photo ID of adult they are returning to
Additional documents may be required.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
800-786-2929
Voice
·Runaway Hotline - Call or Text
888-506-6622
Voice
·Mental Health (MOCA) Hotline
877-870-2663
Voice
·Youth Services Information and Referral Line
773-880-9860
Voice
·Main
888-504-MOCA
Voice
·Mental Health Hotline
800-RUN-AWAY
Voice
·Runaway Hotline - Call or Text
Website
https://www.1800runaway.orgLanguages
English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Application process
(1) Call or text hotline (2) Provide proof of age (3) Participate in conference call with parent or other approved adult the youth is returning to (4) Provide photo ID of receiving adult
Fees
No Fees
Service area
USA
Provides free confidential crisis intervention 24/7 for homeless youth and their families nationwide through its crisis hotline and online services. Also provides conference calling with parents at youth's request, conflict mediation and referrals. Offers free bus tickets home or to shelter for qualified youth.
Last Assured
08/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
National Runaway Safeline
Provides free confidential crisis intervention 24/7 for homeless youth and their families nationwide through its crisis hotline and online services. Also provides conference calling with parents at youth's request, conflict mediation and referrals. Offers free bus tickets home or to shelter for qualified youth.