Start with what you need right now.
Short, practical guides for common problems people face while trying to find help. Resource details can change, so use the linked directory searches to check current verified listings.
Need shelter tonight
A practical checklist for finding an available shelter or another safe emergency option as quickly as possible.
Read guide →When shelters are full
What to ask about next when the first shelter you contact has no available bed.
Read guide →Find food and drinking water
How to locate meals, food pantries, and other food assistance without making unnecessary trips.
Read guide →Showers, laundry and hygiene
Find a shower when possible, plus practical ways to stay cleaner when a shower is not available.
Read guide →Transportation help
Ways to look for bus passes, rides, medical transportation, and help getting to appointments or services.
Read guide →Replace ID and important documents
A practical starting point when missing identification is blocking housing, work, benefits, or services.
Read guide →Work, income and job help
A starting point for job search help, day labor, small gigs, and using skills you already have.
Read guide →Where to store your belongings
Ideas for protecting documents, clothing, and other possessions when you do not have a secure place to keep them.
Read guide →Last-resort camping and sleeping options
When shelter is unavailable, look for legal, safer temporary options instead of camping where it is prohibited.
Read guide →Helping someone experiencing homelessness
How to offer useful help without assuming what a person needs.
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