Need Help Now?

Need Help Now?

If You are Experiencing Homelessness

The Council does not offer direct homeless services like providing shelter or care. The most direct way to get help in your area is to dial “211” or go to 211.org. It will refer you to LOCAL services in your city or state. To find HCH’s in your area, you can go to our Directory here.

Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness

Are you experiencing homelessness? If so, you are not alone. This year, almost 2 million people will find themselves without housing in the United States. Resources are available to help you with shelter, health care and other needs. This page can direct you to assistance in your community.

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Other Resources

Publications by and for people who are homeless: A street newspaper is a publication created to increase the public’s awareness of poverty and homeless issues, as well as to provide flexible employment opportunities for homeless people. Most street newspapers provide papers to homeless vendors for 20% to 40% of the cover price, which is usually $1.

The self-employed vendor sells the papers on the street and keeps the money he or she makes. Street newspapers now operate in 47 cities throughout North America and in dozens of other cities in Europe, Africa, Australia and the Caribbean.

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