Having a home is the very foundation of living a happy annd functioning lifestyle. If you're experiencing homelessness, it's perfectly okay to seek help, no matter how many people claim that you must "lift yourself up by your bootstraps" or some other short-sighted slogan. The following resources are all sighted from the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

Dial 2-1-1 to access a free and confidential referral service. You’ll find programs that can assist with housing, access to health care, food, and other services.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, to speak with an advocate about your situation. You’ll find confidential crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in your area. (If you think your computer use may be monitored, use a public computer to access this site.)

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Assistance
If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, use the HUD list of resources and services. You’ll find a directory of shelters, helplines, and information on how to contact housing counselors. Learn how to obtain emergency assistance, food assistance, and other services.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the lifeline national network.

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
The SAMHSA SOAR program provides SSI/SSDI application assistance to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, mental illness, medical impairment, or co-occurring substance use disorder.
Social Security Representative Payment Program
f you are a beneficiary who needs assistance managing your benefits, contact the Social Security Representative Payment Program for financial management services.

National Call Center for Homeless Vets
Call the National Call Center for Homeless Vets, 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838), for free and confidential information about homeless prevention programs and mental health services.
National Resource Directory
If you are a wounded warrior, service member, or veteran experiencing homelessness, use the National Resource Directory to find assistance with housing, employment, access to healthcare, and other services in your state.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call the Veterans Crisis Line, 988, and press 1 to talk to a Department of Veterans Affairs responder, or send a text message to 838255. Services are confidential and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.