Home Free
In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., National Runaway Safeline (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 (800) 786-2929 to start the process.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/28/2024
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
3141B North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Hours
Mon 24/7; Tue 24/7; Wed 24/7; Thu 24/7; Fri 24/7; Sat 24/7; Sun 24/7;
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Fax
773-929-5150
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Application process
Youth must initiate the process by calling NRS' hotline at (800) 786-2929 and speaking with NRS Crisis Services team about their situation.
Eligibility
Must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and 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, etc.). 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.
Languages
Spanish
English
Service area
IL, United States
Agency info
National Runaway Safeline
Confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention for runaway and homeless youth and their families via phone, chat, email, text, and bulletin board. Referrals, conference calling with a parent upon youth's request, conflict mediation, and information hotline. Free bus tickets home to family or shelter for qualified youth ages 12-21. Call or text 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or visit www.1800runaway.org.