r/almosthomeless

Hey everyone, I’m posting here because I am running out of options and desperate to find a safe, stable space for my kids.
Up until recently, I was a stay-at-home mom. Due to a sudden breakup, my children and I were displaced. Right now, we are staying with a relative, but the space is incredibly cramped and all of us are forced to share a single twin bed. It is completely unsustainable, and I need to find a place for us ASAP.
Because I was a SAHM, my current stable income is very low (around $500/month in child support). I am actively working on building up my own independent income, but finding a place in the meantime is a massive hurdle. Most "low-income" tax credit apartments still charge over $1,100 a month and require you to make 3x the rent to qualify.I am looking for immediate local resources, private landlords willing to work with a situation like mine, or tips on how to get an emergency override for true income-based housing (where rent is tied to 30% of your actual income) in San Antonio. Are there specific rapid rehousing programs, family case managers, or local organizations that actually help move families quickly when they are in an immediate crisis?
Any leads, advice, or phone numbers would mean the world to us right now. Thank you so much.

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As the title says, i have just turned 18F and getting kicked out within the next 2 weeks. I do not have a car, no job, and no transportation to a job, as i live in the middle of nowhere. I cannot get a job because i have no means of getting there, and when i did work i was immediately fired because my unknown health conditions are preventing me from working any type of job that is in this area. I have 2000 in savings. Please give advice, I don't know what to do.

So recently I had to move back into my mom's RV with no electricity no water mind you I paid for the RV and I bought it and I bought the land with my own money but because I was an adult at the time I could owned it with my mother and she took over the lease and did a bunch of legal shit and pretty much wrote me out of everything and so I've been living in the RV until my husband told me that I could live in the apartment with him and then he just kicked me out because he has to go to California and he thinks I'll be able to figure out shit on my own I don't know what to do I it's been 5 years since I last finished all my old spots I was living on the street I it's been 5 years since I last finished all my old spots I was living on the street since I they're all long gone I can't find any of them but at the end of the day I would have figured out shit by myself I can't I don't know what to do anymore I'm at the verge of suicide because at the end of the day I lost my group I lost a few people that actually were as unhinged about life as I was there's nobody in the tunnel anymore

I’ll try to keep this short.

I royally screwed up.

I struggle with alcoholism, and been working on my sobriety (addiction sucks and it’s hard) but I unfortunately relapse and said some things I don’t remember at all and missed work because I was too drunk to function at all. Anyways, I finally broke the camels back and been told I need to start looking for my own place asap.

Sad part is that I can’t afford a place of my own. The housing crisis is so bad and of course Los Angeles ain’t a cheap city. My only option is to live in my car.

I don’t really have friends to couch surf for a while, and the only friend I could think off, he’s already lending his couch to someone else that is going through some nasty divorce, so that’s out of the picture. My parents are hoarders so there’s no room for me there either…

I’ve read here that 211 is a good resource but was wondering if anyone has any advice or suggestions or just anything to make this “transition” a little less painful I guess.

I did find some a website that offers locations/shelters but they’re all mostly located near Skid Row and for me that’s a scary part of town. I google some safe parking locations as well but none are near me or my job, and many of these places get full quickly.

I guess my point is … if you have any suggestions, advice, etc I would appreciate it

Last year me, my partner, and our baby moved into an apartment together. Since the first month, everything has been falling apart. He lost his job almost immediately and ever since then I’ve been the one paying the rent and bills by myself. Our bills are over $2,000 a month and I’ve been struggling to keep up. I literally work just to survive at this point.
A few months in, I found out he was cheating on me. I told him to leave, but his name is on the lease so he refuses. I even asked the apartment manager if I could break the lease, but they said we both have to sign off on it and he won’t cooperate. They also told me I can’t remove myself from the lease unless he finds someone to replace me.
I’ve tried to keep things peaceful and just live like roommates for the sake of my baby. Meanwhile his mom calls me telling me to “go easy on him” because he’s having a hard time finding a job. I honestly don’t even have the luxury of breaking down because I don’t have family I can rely on for help.
Now on top of everything, our apartment has a serious mold problem. I’ve reported it multiple times and begged them to move us to another unit because it’s affecting both my health and my baby’s health. My toddler now has breathing issues and I’m currently trying to seek legal advice over the situation.
The past few days have pushed me over the edge. I’ve had to physically defend myself from a man I want nothing to do with anymore, and this happened in front of my child. I reached out to my job asking about hardship programs or resources, but I haven’t heard anything back yet.
I’ve even started thinking about taking out a loan just to get me and my baby somewhere safe, but I’m scared of putting myself into even more debt when I’m already drowning financially.
I’ve run out of money, I’m exhausted, and honestly I just want to get my baby and myself somewhere safe. I don’t even know where to start anymore. Has anyone been through something similar or know what resources could actually help?

I'm trans MtF (33) and am going to be homeless as of July 6. I lost my job and will need to fly into Boston, MA to pick up my car from storage. After that I will be homeless with nowhere to go. I need to find a safe place to stay in a blue state. I have no income at this time and also need a job, but I have a PhD in physics and work experience working in plasma physics as a research physicist working on fusion and heliophysics work.

Can anybody help me?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently based in Tenerife near Los Cristianos and I’m going through a challenging but temporary phase in my life.

At the moment I’m staying in a tent nearby while trying to get back on my feet and find stable work. My main focus is hospitality and entry-level jobs such as restaurants, bars, hotels, or any general work opportunities available in the area.

I am actively searching every day — going around local businesses with my CV and speaking to places directly in person. I’m highly motivated and ready to start working immediately.

I will have my paperwork ready around May 25, which will allow me to take on formal employment without issues.

My goal is simple: to build a stable life here in Spain, start fresh, and move forward step by step. I’m not looking for shortcuts — just opportunities and a fair chance to work.

If anyone has advice about job opportunities, seasonal work, or where it’s best to apply in Tenerife, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Im scared of what to do next I already tried contacting a homeless shelter near me but im so scared. My family are kicking me out of the house because they hate me and Idk what to do.

I never thought I’d be writing something like this, but I honestly don’t know what to do.

I got trapped in online lending apps and the debt just kept snowballing. At first I thought I could manage it, but the interest, penalties, and constant pressure completely buried me financially.

Because of this, I haven’t been able to pay our rent for 3 months. Every peso I get goes to debt payments, diapers, milk, food, and basic needs for my baby.

Now we’re at risk of becoming homeless very soon.

What scares me the most isn’t even me—it’s my son (8 months old) We live in the Philippines, and the heat here is unbearable. I’m terrified of what will happen to him if we lose our place and have nowhere safe to stay.

Before anyone asks, no, I can’t ask help from my family. We’re not on good terms, and that door is basically closed for me.

I know I made bad financial decisions, and I live with that every day. I’m not here to avoid accountability. I’m just exhausted, scared, and trying to keep my child safe.

If anyone here has been through debt from online lending apps, housing insecurity, or knows any resources in the Philippines, I would really appreciate advice.

Please be kind. I’m already trying my best to survive this.

Im in amsterdam (excuses my english), im gonna be homeless tommorow morning. I recently got a new job, tried to take as much shifts as possible. Im currently failing college, but i still have to go to school. If anyone has tips for me would be great. Lmk if any more information should be added.

hi everyone. i'm in a very tight spot right now.

i'm extremely ill. i have several severe chronic illnesses that affect my nervous system, heart, connective tissue, and brain. i'm almost completely bedbound as a result. i can only get up a couple times a day to use the restroom. sometimes i heat food in the microwave if im able, but i generally have to stay in bed and i eat out of a little tiny fridge that sits on my nightstand and keep dry, no prep snacks in the drawer.

i live completely alone and have no support system, and i'm now facing a housing crisis. i cannot work and i don't have a way to pay rent. even if i do figure out how to keep paying rent that only extends my timeline by a few weeks as my lease is up soon. i'm terrified i will end up homeless. because of the sheer severity of my health condition, homelessness, and even shelter placement, would be quickly and genuinely life-threatening. i am barely getting by at home where i have a safe, private room, a roof over my head, food and water, my bed, and a rather specialized setup tailored to my needs that lets me stay fed and relatively clean.

i've been trying for half a year to get help through the systems that are supposed to be there in these situations, but they have failed me repeatedly. i am trying to do what i can but i am extremely sick and exhausted. i literally do not have the physical capacity right now - navigating these systems, even with very careful pacing, regularly causes me to flare and crash badly.

i have reached out to my hospital, social work, CIL, ADRC, 211, rapid rehousing programs, PAF, disease specific grants and charities, etc. i have been failed in some capacity by all of these programs except for one charity and the ADRC (but they are moving extremely slowly, slower than my timeline). i am working on SSI for the income component (i have 0 income rn, have fully exhausted my savings, and cannot work), but i don't know what to do about housing. i am hoping that by some miracle the ADRC and rapid rehousing will be able to come through for me given the sheer extent of my medical frailty and the risks being homeless carries for me, but i can't bank on that given how things are going.

i am completely and utterly exhausted. i am fighting for my life and the sheer effort of it is making my baseline decline further each week. months of my best efforts are still just not enough, and i am forced to manage and fight everyone at every turn. i am my own advocate, lawyer, doctor, case manager, administrative assistant, and accountant all in one. this is a massive amount of work for *anyone,* much less someone as ill as me.

i don't know what to do. if i end up homeless i am terrified of what will happen to me. i am extremely vulnerable on so many levels.

i dont have a car and i cannot get one. even if i could, i cannot drive because of my symptoms.

if anyone has any ideas on what to do, including ways i could possibly get some income to cover the rest of lease, what to do when my lease is up, or just.. anything i can do at this point, i'd be grateful.

thanks for reading<3

edit: i live in florida, USA.

Badly needed. I am a single mother with 4 kids, since october i dont have income. I got scammed, random people owes me millions but didnt return my money its been a year but no answers from them. Zero balance on my savings. Started in real estate as a free lance property specialist but still no sales. Bills are piled up. Im looking for a job that can sustain and to fed my kids. Worked since 2007 in different industry, sales, casinos, restaurants, please nonto scam jobs, please choose to be kind.

So I’m 24F and working part time and going to school, including summer due to funding. The place that was originally going to be able to help me get my security deposit has their funding frozen and I’m barely going to make 1st month and electric deposit but when I get in I’ll be better. My brand new (used) car has in the last month has had a blown radiator hose and a gas leak which now I’ve fixed both. My little one is my priority right now and I don’t even truly know if my apartment is going to be ready when I need which is a few days away like 3. Haha idk I’m just stressed but I barely sleep so losing my mind. I really need this place and my debate now is should I take a large tribal loan just so I can do this I’ll keep half of it solid so it goes directly back

Hi,I’m in housing court for unpaid rent and I’m facing eviction as well.i live in ny.

I need help.

I have been trying to pay my rent.

What can I do?

first time posting here or in a long time, I don’t know if this would be rhe right subreddit to post this. My family and I (20M) are going through a weird Finacial period, the house we lived in got sold at auction due to my mother not exactly keeping up with payments because of other Finacial issues.

my cousins are supportive but cut my mother off a while ago, they’re willing to catch me, my sister, and grandmother if things go under. my sister has been working herself to the bone and ive been trying to pick up a second job to save up since we havent gotten a notice yet. My moms been working with lawyers to contest what’s been going on since the bank hasn’t been accepting her checks initially.

My cousins advised my sister and i to pack and be ready. But I’m also holding out hope? my sister is also telling me we should look for apartments. my dad says to trust my mom. But he also says “if we have to move then we’ll do it and get what equity we can.“ My mom’s been vague in her responses when we ask but shes also trying her best. my sister wants me to focus on my school and finish up my bachelors the best I can.

With that context out of the way,my friends are willing to catch me as a safety net if things get worse. But it feels like im leaving my family behind if I go with them, so I can stay on my feet and save up. I don’t know what to do, or how to think about this. I’m taking both sides with grains of salt and trying to keep my head up from spiraling. should I go with my friends if things go under? I don’t know where my parents would go, and I don’t know if my sister would be able to shoulder finacials by herself.

This isn’t for me but for a friend. I’ve tried to help her but recently her truck broke down. Without it she can’t work or drop her baby off to daycare to work.

She doesn’t have any support outside of me. She does get food stamps but she needs to work. I’m extremely worried about her situation. She has a place but obviously can’t afford to keep electric and water on. I’ve helped her pay it this month but she doesn’t know what to do.

Does anyone in the area know of anything that could help her?

**Title:** Update: CMHA TRTF came through! Secured a single bedroom in permanent housing

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share a positive update. After working with **CMHA Transitional Housing (TRTF)**, for about a year living in transitional housing; they were able to secure me a single bedroom unit at a really good reduced rate. I'm now paying **$599/month**, while the actual market rent for similar units in the same building is running between **$900–$1000**. Huge relief and massive help for getting back on my feet.

Since I am on ODSP, I also qualified for the **Rogers Connected for Success** program and got internet set up for only **$34.99/month**. Between the rent savings and cheap internet, this takes a ton of financial pressure off.

The place is still pretty empty right now (classic moving situation), but it's mine and feels like a solid step forward. Right now I'm using a mini fridge as an improvised TV stand, which is... creative, but I'm definitely on the hunt for a proper one.

Huge thanks to the team at CMHA TRTF for making this happen. Feeling grateful today.

Will keep you all posted on how it goes!

(If anyone in the London ONTARIO area has a cheap TV stand they're looking to get rid of, feel free to DM me.)

Thanks again!

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Hey there, throwaway account, cuz, obviously. Anyhow, I'm a female, late 40s, applying for disability (3 years now) & am literally destitute at this point. I have an old camper, no gas to even start it, no AC, no propane or fridge, essentially just a shell now sitting in a parking lot. I'm running out of time before they try to come and tow it if I don't "get it out of here soon!". I'm utilizing every resource locally, even have some family locally, but still nothing. Even when they were willing to do something it was always "just enough" to get me thru whatever was happening in the moment. (Kinda feels like prolonging the inevitable actually). I'm needing surgery to fuse my neck which I'm in the process of getting lined up with a surgeon, it just takes forever with Medicaid. So, I can't work, I have kept trying, that's part of my neck issue actually.

Anyhow, I'm realizing that I've gotta do something! I'm seriously considering holding a sign at the side of the road at this point.

However, I've got some things holding me back from actually doing it. So I thought I'd come here to see if others have any insight or suggestions, or....... Should I even try this?

1. Pride? I'm humiliated. What if I see someone I know? Smaller town type of vibe.

2. I don't "look" old or disabled. Even Drs keep saying, "but you look so fit". If my looks could earn me money, I wouldn't be here.

3. Do I stand there, looking sad, do I just wave and smile? I see a lady around town that does it and gives out flowers, I have no idea how she can afford that!

4. Should I put my cash app handle on the sign too, or is this frowned upon?

I know I'm technically going to be begging, so maybe I shouldn't even bother with worrying about these things. But, not worrying about them, makes me worry even more just in a different way all together!

Anyhow, I've been thinking about this heavily lately and decided to bite the bullet and ask y'all what you think?

TIA for any help or to gimme that push! 👍