Resources for Homeless Persons

Information by State  Print version Local homeless assistance agencies provide a range of services, including shelter, food, housing counseling, and job skills programs. Start by contacting one in your area! Housing For information about housing, you can start by contacting a homeless assistance or a housing counseling 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, substance abuse, and mental health programs for homeless individuals and families. For more information regarding these issues, see: National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness Health and Human Services' page for the Homeless Health Care for the Homeless Information Resource Center Homeless Veterans If you are a homeless veteran, visit HUDVet, the Veterans Administration page for homeless veterans, and National Coalition for Homeless Veterans to find out more about benefits and help that might be specifically available to you.