Helpful Homelessness Resources
There are many agencies and nonprofits committed to ending homelessness and offering support to those in need. These are the best places to start.
- If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 right away.
- A 2-1-1 hotline offers 24/7 assistance to help gain access to services like shelter, health care, food, and other social services programs. Find your community’s 2-1-1 hotline | Call 2-1-1
- The Continuum of Care (CoC) program is offered to support people in need with access to shelter, housing, and other resources. Contact the CoC in your area through this HUD Resource to find the closest CoC.
- If you are in need of meals, find your local food bank. Feeding America has a wonderful tool to find the nearest one in your area through this zip code search tool.
- If you live in a rural area, the National Community Action Partnership may offer programs to assist you.
- Veterans can access a large number of VA resources that are organized on the VA.gov website through this link.
- If you are a teenager and thinking about running away or currently living on the street, visit the National Runaway Switchboard or call 1-800-621-4000. There are also services for parents to help prevent children from running away.
- If you are suffering from domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers 24/7 support through 1-800-799-7233 and chat in addition to a safety plan.
- Other Resources for Assistance: The VA created a list of federal and community resources that could be helpful for Non-VA individuals and families expereiencing or at the risk of experiencing homelessness.
Homeless Shelter Directory
Updated January 23, 2019
Most shelters in the United States expect residents to leave the shelter in the morning. They can then return in the evening for a meal and to sleep. When looking at shelters, pay careful attention to curfew hours. There are also daytime-only shelters in many cities for people that may not be able to stay at their shelter.
In addition to the shelters below, there are many programs in place that could help. Be sure to go to your local library to find resources and programs that they may offer to assist you. Many libraries offer temporary library cards. There are also many government assistance programs offered. Some of the primary programs include Social Security Supplemental Income and Social Security Disability Insurance.
This is a very large list that we maintain. If you see a shelter that is missing, please contact us through our contact form.
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