Learn how to get emergency housing assistance to avoid homelessness.
If you are homeless, the federal government programs listed here can help you find short-term housing.
Dial 211: For help finding emergency housing dial 211 to connect with local social services and referrals.
Find shelters in your state: Check HUD's local homeless assistance list for shelters and housing near you.
For Youth emergency housing: Contact the National Runaway Safeline, at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), for free.
National Runaway Safeline provides confidential, and non-judgmental support 24 hours a day.
National Runaway Safeline also offers free transportation home or to other safe, stable housing For Youth.
For Veterans emergency housing: Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838), for free.
National Call Center for Homeless offers Veterans confidential information 24 hours a day.
You can find safe housing and other supportive services through VA homeless programs. it's very useful for US citizens.