Homelessness Resources & Services

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, facing eviction, or struggling to find safe and stable housing, there are resources available to help. The organizations and agencies listed below provide emergency shelter, housing assistance, rental assistance, supportive services, food resources, healthcare referrals, and crisis intervention programs.

National Homelessness Resources

Emergency Assistance

• Call 211 to connect with local housing, shelter, food, healthcare, and community services.

• Visit: https://www.211.org

HUD Find Shelter Tool

Find local shelters, housing programs, food assistance, healthcare resources, and supportive services in your area.

• https://www.hud.gov/findshelter

HUD Homelessness Assistance Programs

Locate housing assistance providers and Continuum of Care (CoC) organizations in your state.

• https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/

Homeless Resource Locator

Search for housing providers, coordinated entry systems, and homeless assistance programs throughout the United States.

• https://community.solutions/homeless-resource-locator/

Homeless Shelter Directory

Find emergency shelters and homeless service providers by state.

• https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org

Shelter Listings

Search for shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing resources.

• https://www.shelterlistings.org

Covenant House

Youth-focused housing, shelter, and support services for young people experiencing homelessness.

• https://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-shelters

State Housing & Homelessness Resources

For state-specific housing programs, emergency rental assistance, and homeless prevention services, visit your state's housing and human services agencies.

Alabama

https://dhr.alabama.gov

Alaska

https://health.alaska.gov

Arizona

https://des.az.gov

Arkansas

https://humanservices.arkansas.gov

California

https://www.hud.gov/states/california

Colorado

https://cdhs.colorado.gov

Connecticut

https://portal.ct.gov/DSS

Delaware

https://dhss.delaware.gov

District of Columbia

https://dhs.dc.gov

Florida

https://www.myflfamilies.com

Georgia

https://dhs.georgia.gov

Hawaii

https://humanservices.hawaii.gov

Idaho

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Illinois

https://www.hud.gov/states/illinois

Indiana

https://www.in.gov/fssa

Iowa

https://hhs.iowa.gov

Kansas

https://www.dcf.ks.gov

Kentucky

https://chfs.ky.gov

Louisiana

https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov

Maine

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs

Maryland

https://dhs.maryland.gov

Massachusetts

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services

Michigan

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

Minnesota

https://mn.gov/dhs

Mississippi

https://www.mdhs.ms.gov

Missouri

https://dss.mo.gov

Montana

https://dphhs.mt.gov

Nebraska

https://dhhs.ne.gov

Nevada

https://dhhs.nv.gov

New Hampshire

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov

New Jersey

https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices

New Mexico

https://www.hca.nm.gov

New York

https://otda.ny.gov

North Carolina

https://www.ncdhhs.gov

North Dakota

https://www.hhs.nd.gov

Ohio

https://jfs.ohio.gov

Oklahoma

https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs

Oregon

https://www.oregon.gov/odhs

Pennsylvania

https://www.dhs.pa.gov

Rhode Island

https://dhs.ri.gov

South Carolina

https://dss.sc.gov

South Dakota

https://dss.sd.gov

Tennessee

https://www.tn.gov/humanservices

Texas

https://www.hhs.texas.gov

Utah

https://dhhs.utah.gov

Vermont

https://humanservices.vermont.gov

Virginia

https://www.dss.virginia.gov

Washington

https://www.dshs.wa.gov

West Virginia

https://www.dhs.wv.gov

Wisconsin

https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov

Wyoming

https://dfs.wyo.gov

Need Immediate Help?

If you are currently without shelter or facing an immediate housing crisis:

• Call 211

• Contact your local Continuum of Care (CoC) housing provider

• Visit the HUD Find Shelter Tool

• Contact your local Department of Human Services

• Call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency

Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength. There are organizations, advocates, and community resources available to help individuals and families find stability, safety, and hope.