Resources for Homeless Persons

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If you are homeless, help is available! HUD, along with many other federal agencies, funds programs to help persons who are homeless. These programs are managed by local organizations that we call "homeless assistance projects." They provide a range of services, including shelter, food, counseling, and jobs skills programs. So start by contacting a homeless assistance agency in your area.

Here are some resources that can help you:

Housing

If you are looking for information about housing, you can start by contacting a homeless assistance agency in your area.

Food

If you are looking for information on where you can receive assistance with food, you can learn more about food stamps and look at our food bank locator.

Health Care

Several organizations and agencies provide information on health care as well as substance abuse and mental health programs for homeless individuals and families. These include the National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information, the National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness, Health and Human Services page for homeless, and the Health Care for the Homeless Information Resource Center.

Homeless Veterans

If you are a homeless veteran, you can check out HUDVet, Veterans Administration page for homeless veterans, and National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to find out more about benefits and help that might be available to you.