i did not read what others wrote.maybe someone already wrote this.but since the government did help me i can talk from first hand...anyways just go to the us embassy and tell them you have no money and want to go home.first they will try to let you call anyone who might possibley help you.they called my parents with out even asking me(i was 25)and then if all else they will get you a ticket as soon as possible at a cheap price.i did not go to the embassy willing but the cops thought i needed help cause i was sleeping on a bench in the snow.the ebassy gave me money(to much)for a hostel and to eat .i was dirty and stinky and had shitty tattoos all over so first the lady at the embassy was asking me if i was on meds,if i lost my meds...but after a couple days she was so nice.but you have to pay back.with interest.or like with me they will hand it over to the bank and the price will double.and if you do not pay back you cannot get passport,drivers,ss card,etc.oh yeah if you are arrested they will not help.after prison they will le you rot in the imigation jail until the country sends you home or someone pays for your ticket.they tried to charge me 300 bucks just to visit me in jail.but this was Japan so it might be harder in other places.and the 3 times i did get locked up they did not help at all.