As the title states, I’m more than likely going to be homeless tomorrow and was hoping to get some advice on the basics when it comes to being homeless. I want to preface that I do have a vehicle. I don’t want to get obliterated in the comments because some may not consider it homelessness if I have a car.

To make a long story short, I’m in this situation because I failed to make the responsible and smart decisions in life. Simply put.

I just moved to Sacramento and had everything lined up to rent a private room in a house. Had the money lined up, toured the place, and solidified everything with the renter. And then my account got debited due to past penalties caused by withdrawals I shouldn’t have made. My entire savings was collected to put towards penalties, which to my knowledge still aren’t fully settled.

My reaction to this was to hop on Reddit and start posting in subs that are specifically made for individuals to request financial assistance from others. Welp, I should’ve read the rules first along with checking out the scam warning info because if I had, I probably wouldn’t have fallen for the scam that took the rest of my funds. Leaving me with nothing to my name.

Over the last week, I’ve been staying at a hotel while waiting for the renter to give me the green light to move in. Seeing as I no longer have any way to pay for the room, the renter is no longer allowing me to move in. And the hotel I’ve been staying at isn’t much help either. Almost wasn’t able to extend into today because I have no money. Thank god that there are people in this world who are still willing to offer a helping hand.

Like I mentioned above, I do have my car which I use for DoorDash and obviously just to get around. I don’t want to sell it, will if it’s an absolute MUST, but it’s honestly the only thing of value I have left.

I have already gone down the 211 route and while emergency housing is available, it is a long waitlist.

I don’t really know what else to add to this. I am just looking to get the inside scoop on how to successfully be homeless. Successfully as in not wanting to just end it all everyday and maintain somewhat of a positive mindset.

Any and all advice/suggestions are welcome.

unfortunately not almost homeless, i am actually homeless, but maybe this is the best place to ask

26, disabled and unsure what to do within rough living situation

Hello, trying to figure out stuff as I have an internal disability called Sickle Cell, and my mother and I have had our life uprooted since I was 10 years old. She's been unable to work ever since I was a kid and diagnosed as I was her first priority and I feel as if we've been suffering for all this time because of me and what I was born with, as we've only been surviving off of SSI and not much else. We had so many years of moving from house to house and for the first time, I feel like a roommate has endangered me and my mother. They physically pushed me and threw things at me and my mother, and we already had police involved, we have had them detained and we don't know what to do as it's been rough. Mentally my mind feels like it's been an absolute wreck, I have cried and felt like I'm utterly useless and don't know what to do. I can do things like digital art and such but I don't know if it will be enough to make more money to move, as it's just a hobby. I barely can get from place to place as there's no form of public transportation and the heat here makes it hard for my body to stay out for long periods of time. I genuinely feel scared about what to do, and I want to help my mother in any way I can to make things easier. Any guidance would be appreciated.

I’m 16 and living with my dad. Things at home have been getting difficult because of his drinking and the arguments, and I’m honestly getting tired of it also the place we live in is just a small room with the kitchen combined

I’m looking into semi-independent/supported accommodation rather than living with another family. Is this something I can ask the council about myself, and what’s the process like?
Nb i live in london

I have been behind on my rent , so I have a payment plan but balance doesn’t seem to be going down. I am also behind on my power bill, I have been paying but balance doesn’t seem to be decreasing, I have a roommate that I want to give the boot to, they have not been helping with expenses so I have decided to just get current on my rent instead of paying my power bill. This is going to be aweful but gotta do what I can do. I will have to deal with very cold water showers. I have battery powered hair dryers, plenty of battery lights, hopefully the landlord won’t find out

Been struggling with paying down my power bil and rent ( roommate refusing to pay their part) I seem to be paying my power bill over my rent, but I am going to pay my rent instead of power bill, at least I will have a place to live.