Housing Resources
The financial, physical, and emotional impacts of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases can contribute to housing insecurity and make housing and social service systems harder to navigate.
If you are experiencing housing insecurity or helping someone who is, the resources below can help you find rental and housing assistance, emergency services, basic healthcare, and other support.
Generation Lyme does not provide housing or social services and is not affiliated with the programs listed on this page. Program availability and eligibility can change. Last reviewed: August 2026.
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If you are experiencing homelessness, at risk of losing your housing, or aren't sure what kind of assistance you may qualify for, these resources can help you find services in your community.
211
Local housing, food, utility, healthcare & social services · US and Canada
211 connects people with local community resources, including housing and shelter, food assistance, healthcare, utility assistance, transportation, and other essential services.
HUD — Find Shelter
Shelters, food pantries, healthcare & clothing · US
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development's Find Shelter tool can help you locate nearby shelters and other services, including food pantries, healthcare resources, and clothing assistance.
Local Homelessness Assistance
Local homelessness and housing programs · US
HUD's network of local Continuums of Care coordinates homelessness services in communities throughout the United States. Local programs can help people understand and access available shelter, housing, and supportive services.
Rental and Housing Assistance
HUD Rental Assistance
Public housing & Housing Choice Vouchers · US
HUD provides information about public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program (also known as Section 8), which help eligible people and families access affordable housing. Local Public Housing Agencies handle applications, and availability and waiting lists vary by location.
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Local Public Housing Agencies
Local housing assistance · US
Public Housing Agencies administer public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs locally. Use HUD’s directory to find the agencies serving your area and learn how to apply.
Find your local Public Housing Agency→
HUD-Approved Housing Counselors
Individual housing guidance · US
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies can help people understand their options and address housing concerns, including renting, eviction, homelessness, foreclosure, credit, and other housing issues. Not every agency offers every type of counseling
Basic Healthcare
Housing insecurity can make accessing healthcare even more difficult. These resources can help people experiencing homelessness or financial hardship locate healthcare and related services.
Health Care for the Homeless
Healthcare for people experiencing homelessness · US
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council works with healthcare organizations serving people experiencing homelessness and can help connect people with local health centers and programs.
National Health Care for the Homeless Council→
Find a Health Center
Community healthcare · US
Federally funded health centers provide medical care in communities throughout the United States. Fees are based on income, and patients can receive care regardless of their ability to pay.
Specialized Support
Veterans
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Housing and homelessness assistance · US veterans
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can connect with trained counselors and learn about VA homelessness programs and other available services.
Call 877-424-3838
Domestic Violence & Safe Housing
If housing insecurity is related to domestic violence or an unsafe living situation, specialized organizations can help with safety planning, emergency shelter, and local services.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Safety planning, shelter & local support · US
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential support and can help people identify local shelters and other resources.
Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text START to 88788
Other Social Services
FindHelp
Food, housing, healthcare, transportation & financial assistance · US
FindHelp allows people to search by ZIP code for free and reduced-cost programs related to housing, food, healthcare, transportation, financial assistance, legal services, and other needs.
International Resources
Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases affect people around the world, and housing and social service systems vary significantly by country. The resources below can help people find support outside the United States.
Canada
211 Canada
Housing, food, healthcare & social services · Canada
211 connects people in most of Canada with community and government services, including housing, food, healthcare, employment, and other forms of assistance.
United Kingdom
Government Homelessness Assistance
Emergency housing & homelessness services · UK
Government resources can help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness understand how to contact their local council and what assistance may be available. Separate guidance is available for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Find homelessness assistance through GOV.UK→
Shelter
Housing advice, homelessness & housing rights · UK
Shelter provides extensive information and advice on homelessness, eviction, renting, housing benefits, unsafe housing, and other housing problems. Its England service also offers direct help for people who are homeless, have nowhere to stay, or are at risk of losing their home.
Explore Shelter housing advice→
Australia
Ask Izzy
Housing, food, financial help, healthcare & social services · Australia
Ask Izzy is a free service that helps people find local support for housing and homelessness, food, financial assistance, healthcare, domestic and family violence, mental health, legal issues, and other everyday needs.
Other Countries
Housing and social service programs differ substantially by country and locality. If you are outside the countries listed above, look for your national or local government's housing or social services agency, homelessness services, or established community organizations serving your area.
If your country isn't listed above, look for national or local government housing and social service agencies, established homelessness organizations, or community service directories in your area. Generation Lyme is continuing to expand the international resources included on this page.
Financial help with Lyme-related medical expenses
If you are looking specifically for help paying for Lyme and tick-borne disease testing, treatment, or other healthcare expenses, Generation Lyme maintains a separate directory of financial assistance programs.
You don’t have to navigate Lyme alone
Generation Lyme offers free, patient-led, virtual Meet-Ups where patients, caregivers, and loved ones can connect with people who understand.