Loneliness Support Group
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I hope you can find some help. You're entitled, and there has to be some help for you.
Sending you good thoughts.
You are very right...getting into a homeless shelter is a process and often involves an intake, and approval.
Having worked in shelters as a social worker, I just wanted to reinforce what you said...so everyone understands...co ed shelters are generally run down, and the majority of folks staying there usually have criminal records and addiction issues.
It is not at all uncommon for personal items to get stolen or for assaults to take place...generally shelters are understaffed and overcrowded.
The safer shelters, say for battered women, or Rehab Centers....well, you actually have to be an abused woman or have a drug problem to get in...these types of programs are well staffed and are actual programs...
Heretic is actually taking the best safety measures she can given her options...the biggest obstacle is the heat...
Heretic, please keep us posted.
Anna